Rail Plant Engineer

Job Description

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.

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. xwzovoh 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.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.