Rail Plant Engineer

A great opportunity for an engineer to join a leading rail plant team. Initially based at the Lockerbie 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 trainingSalary & Benefits

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 coverBennett 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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