Rail Plant Engineer

A great opportunity for an engineer to join a leading rail plant team. Initially based at the Manchester depot for full training, you will then move into a mobile engineering role supporting rail infrastructure projects. Ideal for those with RRV experience or heavy plant engineers with strong mechanical and hydraulic skills looking to progress into the rail sector.

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 Requirements

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

Salary & Benefits

Starting rate: £18.50 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)
Regular overtime available
28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
Pension, accident & life cover

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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