Rail Plant Engineer

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,485 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension

Accident & life cover

Regular overtime

Job summary

Bennett And Game Recruitment is looking for an engineer to join their leading rail plant team based in Glasgow. Initially depot-based, you will transition into a mobile role supporting rail infrastructure projects.

This role requires strong mechanical and hydraulic skills, with responsibilities including maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of rail plant machinery. Candidates should have a full UK driving license and a focus on health and safety standards.

Starting rates are £18.50 per hour for days and £23.00 for nights/weekends, with ongoing training and a clear career development path.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Plant Engineer, Rail Plant Engineer, or Heavy Plant Fitter.
• RRV experience preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge of LOLER/PUWER advantageous.

Responsibilities

• 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 and compliance standards.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Fault-finding ability

Health & Safety focus

Driving license

Job description

Role Overview

A great opportunity for an engineer to join a leading rail plant team. Initially based at the Glasgow 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.

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.