Rail Equipment Engineer

Speedy Services; Newport; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire provider in the UK is seeking a Rail Equipment Engineer to ensure timely service schedules and support rail industry clients during equipment faults. The ideal candidate will hold a valid driving licence and possess strong mechanical and communication skills. Opportunities for training and development are provided, along with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Canteen facilities

95% discount across the Speedy brand

Training and development opportunities

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work weekends and overtime.
• Commitment to learn and develop.
• Ability to support your business unit/team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment service schedules are up to date.
• Respond to rail industry customers during equipment breakdowns.
• Work trackside, in sidings, or in Speedy depot as necessary.

Skills

Strong mechanical skills

Strong communication skills

Adaptability

Ability to use tools effectively

Education

Valid driving licence

PTS trackside safety card

Job description

Speedy are the UK's leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services – everything for every job! Based in the field, the Rail Equipment Engineer is a key role within Speedy’s rail supply, ensuring equipment service schedules are up to date and responding to our rail industry customers in their times of need, should equipment break down. You'll find yourself working trackside, in railway sidings, or supporting in a Speedy depot as necessary.

Key requirements:

• Valid driving licence
• Flexibility to work weekends and overtime
• PTS trackside safety card (card and training can be provided in some circumstances)
• Strong mechanical skills and ability to use tools effectively
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
• Ability to adapt quickly to support colleagues and customers
• Commitment to learn and develop
• Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver.

We are committed to Work Life Balance, offering flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term‑time hours and job‑share opportunities to support well‑being and balanced work patterns.

Speedy offers a Career Line of Sight, which provides a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group. We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications, so we encourage applicants to submit promptly. Some roles within The Speedy Group UK may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check.

The Speedy Group is an equal‑opportunity employer that embraces diversity and fosters an inclusive environment. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity status, or disability status. All roles require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.

Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance. https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

What we offer

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping across many suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
• PAM – Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling for wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management