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Rail Plant Engineer

Job in Birmingham, West Midlands, B1, England, UK
Listing for: Path Recruitment Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-13
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Field/Service Technician, Electrical Engineering, Safety Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 37500 - 41500 GBP Yearly GBP 37500.00 41500.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Rail Plant Engineer- A brand new opportunity has become available offering strong hourly rates, company van, paid overtime, rail exposure and long term stability.

Location:

Paid door to door covering the midlands

Key Benefits of the Rail Plant Engineer:
  • Salary:£37,500 - £41,500 per annum
  • Weekend rail shifts paid at time and a half (£27.00 - £30.00 per hour)
  • Overtime paid at time and a half
  • 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company van and fuel card
  • Pension scheme
  • Funded training, including rail and inspection-related qualifications
The Company:

You will be joining a growing specialist engineering business supporting the rail and civil engineering sectors with high-quality plant and lifting equipment inspections. Known for their safety-first culture and technical expertise, they invest heavily in our engineers, equipment, and long-term contracts. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected team delivering essential engineering services across the Midlands.

About the Role

As a
Rail Plant Engineer
, you will carry out LOLER and PUWER inspections, servicing, and maintenance of plant machinery and attachments used within rail and civil engineering environments. The
Rail Plant Engineer role includes weekday engineering support and paid weekend rail cover, ensuring all equipment is safe, compliant, and ready for use.

You will diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues, complete accurate documentation, and work closely with engineers, clients, and rail stakeholders while adhering to strict safety and compliance standards.

About You

To succeed as a
Rail Plant Engineer
, you will have hands-on plant engineering experience and a strong understanding of rail and plant hire regulations. You will be comfortable working independently or as part of a team and take pride in leaving equipment and work areas safe and compliant.

Skills and Experience

Required:
  • Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Plant Engineering or equivalent
  • At least three years' industry experience
  • Strong knowledge of LOLER and PUWER regulations
  • Rail industry experience preferred
  • PTS qualification or willingness to work towards it
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
  • Confident using computer-based systems and Microsoft Office
  • Full UK driving license

To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a:

Rail Plant Engineer, Plant Engineer, Mobile Plant Engineer, Plant Maintenance Engineer, Rail Engineering Technician, Plant Service Engineer, Heavy Plant Engineer, Rail Plant Technician, Mechanical Plant Engineer, Inspection Engineer

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.

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