Rail Plant Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Pension

Life cover

28 days holiday

Overtime available

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking an engineer to join a leading rail plant team. Initially based at the Lockerbie depot for training, the role will move into a mobile rail engineering position supporting rail infrastructure projects.

You will maintain, diagnose and repair rail plant and on-track machinery, work on RRVs and hydraulic systems, and contribute to safety compliance on major projects. Training and a clear development pathway are provided.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Fault finding

Safety focus

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to learn

Job description

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 training

Salary & 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 cover