An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Rail Plant Engineer to join a well-established team based at a busy Rochester depot. This role is ideal for candidates with experience working on Rail-Road Vehicles (RRVs), though applications are also welcomed from experienced heavy plant engineers with strong mechanical and hydraulic knowledge who are looking to transition into the rail sector.

The role involves the maintenance, repair, and inspection of a range of specialised rail plant and on-track equipment, supporting key infrastructure and rail projects across the region. This is a great chance to be part of a fast-paced and safety-driven environment with excellent opportunities for ongoing development and training.

Rail Plant Engineer - Rochester Job Overview

Depot-based role working on a range of specialised rail plant and on-track machinery
Focus on maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs of Rail-Road Vehicles (RRVs) and associated equipment
Ensure all rail plant meets safety, compliance, and operational standards
Opportunity to work on diverse and technically interesting machinery used across key rail infrastructure projects
Ideal for engineers with RRV experience, but open to heavy plant engineers with strong mechanical/hydraulic skills
Work as part of an experienced and supportive engineering team
Ongoing training and development available to support progression into rail-specific workRail Plant Engineer - Rochester Job Requirements

Proven experience as a Plant Engineer, Rail Plant Engineer, or Heavy Plant Fitter
Experience working on Rail-Road Vehicles (RRVs) is highly desirable but not essential
Strong mechanical knowledge
NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance or equivalent qualification (preferred but not essential)
Familiarity with LOLER, PUWER, and other relevant safety regulations (advantageous but not essential)
Ability to diagnose and repair faults efficiently and accurately
Strong commitment to health & safety and working to high standards
Full UK driving licence required (PTS certification is a plus, but not essential)
Willingness to learn and undergo further training for rail-specific equipmentRail Plant Engineer - Rochester Salary & Benefits

£18.50-£19.50 an hour dependant on experience
40 hour working week (7:30-16:30. 1-hour unpaid lunch break)
Overtime available at weekends and evenings paid at £23.00-£24.00 an hour
28 days holiday including bank holidays
Pension
Accident and life cover
Cycle to work scheme
Van and electric car scheme which are salary sacrifice

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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