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Rail Plant Engineer

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 37,500 - 41,500 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Rugby

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Rail Plant Engineer

Location: Midlands-based role

Midlands-based engineering role offering strong hourly rates, company van, paid overtime, rail exposure, and long-term stability.

Key Benefits

Salary: £37,500 - £41,500 per annum
Weekend rail shifts paid at time and a half (£27.00 - £30.00 per hour)
Overtime paid at time and a half
22 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company van and fuel card
Pension scheme
Funded training, including rail and inspection-related qualifications
The Company;

You will be joining a growing specialist engineering business supporting the rail and civil engineering sectors with high-quality plant and lifting equipment inspections. Known for their safety-first culture and technical expertise, they invest heavily in our engineers, equipment, and long-term contracts. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected team delivering essential engineering services across the Midlands.

About the Role

As a Rail Plant Engineer, you will carry out LOLER and PUWER inspections, servicing, and maintenance of plant machinery and attachments used within rail and civil engineering environments. The Rail Plant Engineer role includes weekday engineering support and paid weekend rail cover, ensuring all equipment is safe, compliant, and ready for use. You will diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues, complete accurate documentation, and work closely with engineers, clients, and rail stakeholders while adhering to strict safety and compliance standards.

About You

To succeed as a Rail Plant Engineer, you will have hands-on plant engineering experience and a strong understanding of rail and plant hire regulations. You will be comfortable working independently or as part of a team and take pride in leaving equipment and work areas safe and compliant.

Skills and Experience Required:

Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Plant Engineering or equivalent
At least three years' industry experience
Strong knowledge of LOLER and PUWER regulations
Rail industry experience preferred
PTS qualification or willingness to work towards it
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
Confident using computer-based systems and Microsoft Office
Full UK driving license
To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a:

Rail Plant Engineer, Plant Engineer, Mobile Plant Engineer, Plant Maintenance Engineer, Rail Engineering Technician, Plant Service Engineer, Heavy Plant Engineer, Rail Plant Technician, Mechanical Plant Engineer, Inspection Engineer

Next Steps

If you are looking for a stable, well-paid Midlands-based engineering role within a respected rail plant hire specialist, this Rail Plant Engineer opportunity could be ideal for you. Apply today to learn more. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences

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