Rail Plant Engineer

Role Overview

Depot-based initially, progressing to mobile rail work after training.

Maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of rail plant and on-track machinery.

Work on Rail‑Road Vehicles (RRVs) and associated hydraulic/mechanical systems.

Ensure all equipment meets safety, compliance, and operational standards.

Exposure to varied and specialist machinery used on major rail projects.

Ongoing training with a clear development pathway into rail‑specific work.

Supportive and experienced engineering team.

• Experience as a Plant Engineer, Rail Plant Engineer, or Heavy Plant Fitter.
• RRV experience preferred but not essential.
• Strong mechanical and hydraulic knowledge.
• Knowledge of LOLER/PUWER advantageous.
• Strong fault‑finding and repair ability.
• Health & Safety‑focused with high work standards.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Willingness to learn and undertake further rail training.

• Starting rate: £19.50 per hour (days).
• Starting rate: £23.00 per hour (nights/weekends).
• Clear progression path with pay increases as skills, competencies, and rail certifications are achieved.
• 40‑hour week (07:30-16:30, 1‑hour unpaid lunch).
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Regular overtime available.
• 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays).
• Pension, accident & life cover.