Rail Plant Engineer in Glasgow

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

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.

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 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