Rail Plant Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Pension, accident & life cover

Regular overtime available

Job summary

Bennett And Game Recruitment is looking for an engineer to join a leading rail plant team in Lockerbie. Initially, you will be depot-based for full training, progressing to a mobile engineering role supporting rail infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience as a Plant Engineer or Heavy Plant Fitter, with strong mechanical and hydraulic skills. The role offers competitive rates, advancement opportunities, and a supportive engineering team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of rail plant and on-track machinery.
• Ensure all equipment meets safety and operational standards.
• Support mobile rail work after depot training.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Fault-finding ability

Health & Safety focus

Job description

Role Overview

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.

• 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