Heritage jobs in United Kingdom

We own and operate a wide range of specialist rail plant. Our teams work in collaboration with our clients on a broad variety of activities, from small installation projects through to large complex engineering schemes across the UK.

Our highly skilled people hold competencies to operate and maintain a variety of on‑track machines such as tampers, ballast regulators, Kirow cranes and RRV’s with specialist attachments.

We work with clients across main‑line railways, depots, overground mass transit networks and tramways, along with private sidings and heritage railways, delivering a variety of projects, including maintenance, overhead line installations, bridge installations and track renewals.

We have a fleet of On‑Track Machines (OTM) working on a long‑term contract with Network Rail to deliver mechanised track maintenance and infrastructure enhancements to help transform and maintain the UK rail network. Today we are also part of the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP), delivering the European Train Control System (ETCS) on the East Coast South Mainline.

We are looking for experienced OTM Driver Maintainer Operators to join our high‑performing organisation with a strong order book and proven record for consistent safe delivery.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the following areas are managed in a professional manner, in accordance with industry and business standards for all disciplines for which you are competent, including:

• Train driving & route knowledge activities of the OTM fleet.
• Engineering / Maintenance activities of the OTM fleet.
• Operational activities of the OTM fleet.

• Hold a valid European train driver licence.
• Be currently competent to drive an OTM or other train type.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Have a minimum NVQ level 3 in a relevant engineering discipline with significant and demonstrable experience of heavy plant and equipment maintenance.
• Be flexible in your approach to work and be willing to work nights, weekends, bank holidays and lodge away from home.
• Be a self‑motivated individual with a pro‑active approach.
• Have the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Be able to problem‑solve and have good interpersonal skills.

If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK, a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors, including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail can ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

• Extensive training on the OTM specific requirements of this role.
• The flexibility to work at many varied locations across the UK.
• A supportive and friendly team to help you achieve your full potential.
• Career progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to get involved with business improvement and innovation.

• Base salary range of £71,105 to £79,675.
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday.
• Company car.
• Private medical care.
• Pension.
• Life assurance.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Shopping and restaurant vouchers, rewards and discounts.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Mental health, physical health and financial support.
• 24/7 virtual GP service.

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at careers@volkerwessels.co.uk.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable and we kindly ask that all inquiries be directed to careers@volkerwessels.co.uk.

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Railroad Equipment Manufacturing