Rail Plant Engineer: Depot Training to Mobile Rail Projects

Energy Jobline CVL; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel card

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Pension, accident & life cover

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Rail Plant Engineer to join a leading rail plant team. The role starts at the Glasgow depot for full training and then transitions to a mobile engineering position supporting rail infrastructure projects.

You will work on RRVs and related hydraulic/mechanical systems, with emphasis on maintenance, diagnostics, and safety. A clear development pathway and ongoing rail training are provided, supported by an experienced team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Plant Engineer, Rail Plant Engineer, or Heavy Plant Fitter.
• RRV experience preferred but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Depot-based role, moving to mobile rail work after training.
• Maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of rail plant and on-track machinery.
• Work on Rail-Road Vehicles (RRVs) and hydraulic/mechanical systems.
• Ensure safety and compliance of equipment.
• Exposure to varied machinery on major rail projects.
• Ongoing training with rail-specific development pathway.
• Supportive engineering team.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Fault-finding

Rail plant experience

Driving licence

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Rail Plant Engineer to join a leading rail plant team. The role starts at the Glasgow depot for full training and then transitions to a mobile engineering position supporting rail infrastructure projects.

You will work on RRVs and related hydraulic/mechanical systems, with emphasis on maintenance, diagnostics, and safety. A clear development pathway and ongoing rail training are provided, supported by an experienced team.