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
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