People with the Personal Track Safety certification (PTS) are legally allowed to carry out a number of jobs on and around railway tracks. Engineers, labourers and anyone wishing to work on British railways must be in possession of this certification.
Construction workers, engineers, and technical staff will usually be nominated by their employers to take a short training course with a view to obtaining a Sentinel Personal Track Safety Card. Candidates will need to demonstrate they are fully aware of all health and safety regulations in relation to working on the railways. Some employers and recruitment agencies will only interview potential staff who have held their Sentinel card for at least two years.
Companies such as Network Rail and Balfour Beatty conduct maintenance work on tracks on a regular basis, but employment opportunities in this area are limited due to the demand for them. Other companies who offer employment opportunities to people with a PTS card include electrical companies that work on overhead cables and the Health and Safety Executive.
Salaries vary widely depending on the PTS card-holder's role. Labourers can earn anything between £7 and £20 per hour. Senior engineers and officials will have the chance to earn anything up to £60,000 per year.
Newsom Consulting Ltd is a London-based employment management provider that places candidates in an array of placements at all levels. With national reach, the firm deals primarily with the needs of the Built Environment, Infrastructure, and Transportation sectors. They were formed in 2010.
161-163 Preston Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6AF
Redwood Search delivers Business Support recruitment solutions domestically with a focus on Worcester, Evesham, Redditch and Malvern. In addition to hiring permanent and temporary staff, they have also been opening internship and freelance opportunities since 2016. They were finalists in the 2019 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber Business Awards and are members of TEAM Network of Independent Recruiters.
9b Malvern Gate, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 4BN
OHUK Recruitment is an expert in making Construction and Engineering placements, spanning the Mechanical, Electrical, Rail, Airport, Interiors, Civils, and Facilities Management disciplines. They execute white-collar assignments, whether permanent or short-term. Established in 2011, their founders have at least 25 years of combined experience. Their main office is in Kent, while they have another office in Central London.
TMS House, Cray Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3QB
Based in Derby, Yellow Group is a specialist Rail recruitment agency. Founded in 2007, they also operate in the Passenger and Freight markets across the UK.
1 Riverside Court, Pride Park, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8JN
Rullion Limited is a staffing organisation with a focus in these industries: Banking, Energy, Environment & Ecology, Nuclear, Manufacturing, Insurance, Rail, Retail, Oil & Gas, Water, Renewables, Infrastructure, and Utilities. The agency was established in 1978 and has been offering its services throughout the country since then. The company is based in Altrincham, Cheshire.
3 Bridgewater Embankment, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4RW
Sur International Talent Hub, situated in Paisley, specialises in hiring for the Rail and Technology sectors internationally. Since their incorporation in 2021, they have been serving Rolling Stock Manufacturers, Train Operating Companies, Transport Consultancies, Railway Infrastructure Providers and similar ventures. They also support applicants looking to shift careers. They are corporate members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Abercorn House, 79 Renfrew Road, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA3 4DA
A Construction-focused expert, Bracken Recruitment Ltd, offers specialised staffing services to various clients across the UK and Ireland. They have been catering to an array of divisions, including Civil Engineering, Highways & Infrastructure, Rail, RC Frame & Groundworks, and Utilities, since 2016. Bracken Recruitment is an accredited member of the Recruitment and Employment confederation that places staff on permanent and contract vacancies.
Coppergate House 10 White's Row, Aldgate, London, E1 7NF
Positively Different Solutions is a multi-sector recruitment agency covering Digital, Professional areas like Finance, Business Development and Legal and Industrial verticals like Manufacturing, Production and Engineering. Their reach spans nationwide from their office in Middlewich, offering permanent, temporary and contract positions since 2018. They are also a certified Disability Confident Committed and Mental Health Committed Employer.
14 Seddon St, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 9DT
NCS specialises in supplying temporary, contract and permanent Engineering staff with a focus on the Rail, Construction, Utilities and Highway industries. Based in Telford, they provide services all over the UK for recruiting positions from field duties up to high-level management. They were established in 2002 and take pride in having a team with more than 100 years of experience in the Construction and Rail industry.
Ercall House, Pearson Road, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9TX
Specialist People Services, having a wealth of experience since they began in 1983 in Bradford, operates across the Transport and Logistics markets. Supplying permanent and temporary staff to the public and private sectors, their brands include Driver Hire UK, which has over 100 offices nationwide, and Driver Hire Australia which expands its reach globally. They have received two British Franchise Association Franchisor of the Year awards.
Bradford Business Park, Kings Gate, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 4SJ
Solution Recruitment is a specialist in the Construction and Design industry. Since their inception in 2006, their remit has covered permanent and freelance placements for roles in the following areas: Architecture, Interior Design, 3D Visualisation, Building Services Contracting & Consultancy, Construction, Fit-Out, Residential & House Building, Rail, and so on. They are members of the REC and RISQS, and are Investors in People accredited.
Suite 45 Weston Homes Business Centres, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 6PU
MPI Recruitment is a specialist agency that provides talent solutions to a wide range of industries including Rail, Aviation, Defence, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, Construction and Automotive. The agency is ISO:9001:2015 and AS9100D certified, RISQS approved and Cyber Essentials approved. They also utilise their own online resource system. They recruit for Aircraft Fitters, Senior SMT Technicians, CNC Millers, Panel Wirers, and more.
International House, The Chase, Foxholes Business Park, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7NN
A Link Recruitment specialises in recruitment for Engineering fields such as Transportation, Construction, Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering. They have a team with a collective experience of over 20 years and backgrounds in Engineering, Recruitment and Business. With a location in Poplar, they support employers in the whole of the UK in completing permanent, temporary and contract staffing assignments.
30 Churchill Place, Poplar, London, E14 5EU
HSQ Recruitment aids in meeting an extensive client portfolio's staffing requirements. The entity operates across the UK and hires on a contract, permanent, and temporary basis. With offices in Leeds and London, they deal with the Civil Engineering, Construction, Highways, Rail, and Water & Utilities industries and cater to the Commercial, Design, Operations, and Site fields.
Marshall Hall Mills, Elland Lane, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 9DU
KPI Rail & Infrastructure is a national talent-sourcing firm that deals exclusively with the Automotive, Logistics, Manufacturing, Public, Professional Services, and Rail industries. Based in Oldham, they source job seekers for various permanent roles, including Banksmen, PTS Operatives, Site Managers, and Trades. For over 15 years, leverage their expertise covering the Civils, Design, and Electrical divisions.
358 Manchester Road, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 7PG
LTR Executives offers contract, temporary, and permanent staffing solutions to a variety of sectors including Commercial, Construction & Development, Medical, Engineering, Industrial, Sales & Executive, and RPO. They hire for various roles in the areas of Sales & Executive, Warehouse Operatives, Marketing, Skilled Trades, General Labour, and more. They also provide HR and consultancy services to their clients.
70 Leeds Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8BG
Sterling Bridge International is a specialist provider of staffing solutions to clients within the Airport and Rail; International Airlines; On-board Retailing; and Catering sectors. They are in collaboration with The Hayward Partnership with their new Executive Talent, Search, Placement and Mentoring venture.
Sterling House, 17 Lime Kiln Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6JH
EES Solutions provides staffing solutions for sectors including Automotive, Engineering, and Rail. The agency is ISO 9001:2015 registered and offers permanent and contract placements for roles such as: Electrical Project Engineer, Electrical Systems Engineer, Automotive UX Design Engineer, C++ Software Engineer, Electrical System Architect, and Vehicle Communications Network Specialist.
8 Helston Close, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8SH
PWS Technical Services is a specialist recruitment company dedicated to providing professional services for industry-leading organisations in the UK and overseas. PWS fill resourcing gaps for both permanent and contract positions, from graduate roles to executive appointments in technical and specialist engineering fields.
The Media Centre, 7 Northumberland Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 1RL
Energy Resourcing, founded in 1996, delivers Technical recruitment solutions for fields that include Oil & Gas, Power & Renewable Energy, Chemicals, and Mining. Aside from catering to permanent, temporary and executive appointments, they also work as a managed service provider. Their reach spans globally with 14 offices worldwide, including teams in London and Aberdeen. They also offer relocation and immigration support whenever applicable.
33-35 Palmerston Road, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB11 5QP
HDS Personnel was established in 1987 and works in industries such as Logistics, Warehouse and Rail. They provide their services in Essex and within the Port of Tilbury. They deal with full-time, part-time, or shift work vacancies.
Port of Tilbury, Tilbury, Essex, RM18 7JN
Genus Rail delivers multi-disciplinary staffing solutions to a broad range of employers in the UK's Rail industry. These include Construction, Installation, Maintenance/SMTH, New Works Testing, Railway Signaling, and Signaling Maintenance and Testing. With 30 years of combined experience, their team also offers Training & Development services. The firm is certified by the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme and places staff in various roles.
King Arthur Court, Maidstone Rd, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0JS
REC Group specialises in Rail, Civil Engineering, and Construction. Based in Orpington, they make a wide range of placements at all levels. These include Construction Managers, Foremen, Junior Engineers, Project Managers, and Site Engineers. The agency has also been providing recruitment and consultancy services to the M&E sector for over seven years.
Cray Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3QB
ALink Recruitment performs recruitment in Engineering, supplying resources to domestic titles. Managing disciplines including, but not limited to, Transportation, which covers Rail, Highway and more, Construction, Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering, they fill permanent, temporary and contract vacancies.
30 Churchill Place, Poplar, London, E14 5EU
Established in late 2008, Number 8 Group is a recruitment agency based in London that provides temporary labour and skilled contractors to Construction, Demolition, Rail, Logistics, Energy & Utility, Nuclear, MOD (Ministry of Defence), and other government-related sectors in London.
Level 2, 107, Power Road, Chiswick, London, W4 5PY
Established in 2005, Sphere Solutions is a specialist Construction agency. They cover Construction Management, Building, Civil Engineering, Rail, Housing, Mechanical and Electrical. They recruit across Wales and South of England from their offices in Cardiff, Swansea, Bristol, Southampton, Plymouth, and Cornwall.
Unit 1, Orion house, Axis 4-5 Alpha, Bristol, Avon, BS32 4JT
UKR is a Construction recruiter situated in London. They offer perm, temp and contract recruitment solutions for fields ranging from Civil Engineering to Rail. They were launched in 2013 and report having a client retention rate of 87%. Their candidate assessment process includes phone interviews, visa checks, and a full induction.
Mitchell House 433 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, London, W4 4AU
Largo Jackson is an executive recruitment firm that caters to the Transport Infrastructure, Social Infrastructure, Real Estate, Energy, and Telecoms, Digital Infrastructure, and the Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) sectors. Operating globally, they have an office in New York and in London.
3rd floor, 207 Regent Street, Soho, London, W1B 3HH
PSR Solutions is a leading supplier of permanent and freelance staffing solutions to the Construction and Built Environment space. PSR has accreditations in C2E, CHAS, RISQS, and REC. Their client services include managed service, salary benchmarking, market research, and advertising. Examples of positions they recruit for include Site Secretary, Quantity Surveyor, Landscape Architect, and CSCS Labourer. They also provide an aftercare service.
Prospect House, Stafford Road, Penkridge, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 9AB
Primo Associates delivers permanent and temporary solutions to the Accountancy & Finance, IT, Housing, Construction, Engineering, Rail, Electrician & Plumbing, Learning & Development, Renewables, and Oil & Gas markets. They are based in Glasgow and work with clients and candidates throughout the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Primo Associates is also ISO 9001 accredited.
29 St Vincent Place, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G1 2DT
Benchmark Recruitment bridges candidates and employers in the Construction and Civil Engineering industries across the UK. With over 10 years of experience, they place permanent and temporary staff into disciplines such as Building, Power & Renewable Energy, Rail, Water & Utilities, and Highway & Infrastructure.
1694 High Street, Knowle, Solihull, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 0LY
AWC Group, a Wetherby-based organisation, consists of three brands - namely AWC Staff Services, AWC Construction Services and AWC Property Services. AWC Staff Services is their recruitment arm, which operates across Power & Distribution, Rail, Industrial and Commercial, having a customer catalogue that includes Crime & Fire Defence Systems Ltd and Morrison Energy Services. They hold a Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme accreditation.
Sandown House, Sandbeck Way, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 7DN
Opera Holdings, launched in 1992, is a recruitment group with 10 companies forming a network that extends throughout the UK. For Nursing recruitment, they cover Wales and South West of England, and are an approved supplier under the All Wales Agency Framework. For Freight recruitment, they cover jobs abroad as well. They also hire for Office, Industrial, Driving, Trades, Nursery, Technical and Graduate roles. Their headquarters is in Gloucester.
15 Wheatstone Court, Davy Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 2AQ
Time Interim places senior management and board level talent into businesses requiring contract and interim support. With consultants experienced in Engineering, HR, IT and more, they manage appointments in Energy, Defence, Infrastructure, Transport and Government. Their track record involves aiding an international infrastructure company seeking a specialist interim leader on short notice. They are based in Bourne End and were founded in 2003.
8 The First Floor The Courtyard Furlong Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5AU
Menfor Group is a Construction contractors and labour solutions agency that operates within sectors such as Aviation, Highways, Nuclear, Railway, and Utilities. The agency is a Constructionline gold member and they provide in-house training and apprenticeship programmes. They typically recruit for roles like Concreter, Skilled Labourer, Cleaner, Dumper Driver, Advanced Scaffolder, and more. Menfor Group has more than 25 years of experience in the industry.
81 Farringdon Street, City of London, London, EC4A 4BL
Universal Search Group takes pride in having over 40 years of combined experience within their team, recruiting globally. They perform executive search for titles in Construction, Renewables and Health & Beauty through their Leeds office. They also extend contract recruitment services across Logistics, Modular, Rail, Engineering and Industrial Warehousing as well as Construction. Some businesses they have served are ASDA, Yodel and Freightroute.
2nd Floor, 21 York Place, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2EX
Networkers is an international talent solutions agency that sources and places contract and permanent professionals within the IT and Telecoms sectors. Established in 2000, they have 14 offices in more than 130 countries. The agency is a part of Gattaca and some of the assignments they cover include Systems Engineer, Data Analyst, .NET Developer, Software Developer, and Emergency Call Handler.
Cottons Centre, 47-49 Tooley Street London, Bermondsey, London, SE1 2QN
The Dove Partnership delivers personnel to the Accounts, Property, HR, IT, Logistics, and Marketing Industries. The company is based in Hertfordshire, was established in 2003, and has also been recruiting candidates for the Commercial and Industrial sectors. Some roles they recruit for include Facilities Support Operative, Junior Construction Admin, and Accounts Admin Assistant.
Millars Three, Southmill Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3DH
Macallam Executive Recruitment are experts in sourcing Management and Executive professionals via their search & selection service. They offer various assessment tools, psychometric testing, and Talentrack processes in order to find the right candidates for their clients. They were established in 1999 and are located in North Yorkshire. Macallam also offers interim management and career transition services.
Southfield, Station Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1HB
Optima Site Solutions Ltd works for a diverse range of fields in the Construction industry across the UK. They are a corporate member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation that covers various areas, such as Civil Engineering, Facilities Management, Highways & Traffic Management, Mechanical & Electrical, and Scaffolding. Founded in 2002, they deliver candidates for permanent and contract vacancies.
Unit 5, Kingsway Business Park, Oldfield Road, Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 2HD
The Recruitment Hub is a staffing firm that provides full-service recruitment solutions to the Commercial, HR & Recruitment, Marketing, Sales, and Technical sectors. They have worked with companies like Xero, Conergy, Star Digital, Conga, and Solatube. The agency recruits for roles like Internal Sales Specialist, Account Executive, Sales Development Executive, Sales Coordinator, Technical Project Manager, etc.
Mereditch Barn Hanney Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6AW
Crewit Sourcing is a recruitment consultancy that provides its services internationally. The firm works in the following sectors: Rail & Transport, Construction, Highways & Utilities, Facility Management, Food & Agri-Business, and Warehouse & Manufacturing. They cover contractual and permanent positions, including Credit Controller, General Labourer, Site Engineer, Electrical Supervisor, and more. They are based in Birmingham.
The Colmore Building, 20 Colmore Circus Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 6AT
Gold Group places professionals in permanent and temporary roles across a wide range of fields. Based in West Sussex, they have been providing staff to clients from the Life Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Construction sectors since 2000. Specifically, they offer their services to the following disciplines: Design, Production, Commercial, Defense, Nuclear, Rail & Infrastructure, Pharmaceuticals, and Medical Communications.
East Grinstead House, Wood Street, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1UZ
SMarter Recruitment Services recruits for Commercial, Industrial, Road & Rail and Care appointments. They leverage their team's collective experience of over 60 years in sourcing applicants for permanent, temporary and contract jobs in addition to internship and freelance work. Their reach spans throughout the UK with a site in Newcastle. They also partner with the Department of Health and Social Care and Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
9 Queens Ct, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 1RW
Morgan Ryder Associates provides staffing solutions for clients in the Manufacturing, Engineering and third-party Logistics industry. Formed in 2002, the agency offers temporary and permanent recruitment in sectors such as Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Rail systems, Precision Engineering, FMCG, Waste Processing, Packaging, Warehousing, CPI, Pharmaceutical, Capital Equipment and Construction. They are based in Liverpool and work across the UK.
3 Paramount Business Park, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36 6AW
CLD Recruitment specialises in filling vacancies within the Professional Office Services industry. They have been supplying staffing solutions to clients ranging from SMEs to blue-chip organisations since 2002. This Leeds-based agency offers roles such as Legal Secretary, Office Assistant, Sales / Telesales Executive, Administrator, Receptionist, Customer Service Advisor and Personal Assistant.
Unit 10 Pavilion Business Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2ES
First Recruitment Group is a global agency that provides services for Nuclear, Power, Oil & Gas, Aerospace & Defence, Construction, Rail, Water, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Commercial and Technology vacancies. They cover both contract and permanent roles. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Cheshire.
Parry House, Birchwood Boulevard, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7QU
Launch Group Ltd is a specialist recruitment and training company offering its services within the Aviation, Defence, Rail, Engineering, CSR, Contact Centre, and Hospitality sectors. The agency recruits for a variety of roles like CAD Designer, Maintenance Project Manager, Tendering Engineer, Quantity Surveyor, Civils Works Manager, Electrical Estimator, and many others. The Launch Group is a part of the European Union.
Summerhill House, 9 Summerhill Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE4 6EB
KPI Recruiting, launched in 2008, is a multi-sector recruitment firm covering diverse sectors including commercial, education, hospitality and rail. Situated in Stoke-on-Trent, they have a wide network of offices spanning Crewe, Manchester, Sutton, Warrington and beyond. Theyve successfully placed over 100,000 applicants and have partnered with the likes of FedEx and Serco.
66-68 Nantwich Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 6AL
1st Step Solutions focus on the placement of temporary and permanent candidates to the Mechanical and Electrical Industries across London, South East and North East of England. Established in 2004, they have also expanded to provide staffing solutions in the Construction, Engineering, Rail, Customer Service and Facilities management sectors.
Office 24, Newark Beacon Innovation Centre, Beacon Hill Office Park, Cafferata Way, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2TN
Fusion People is an independent recruiter for the Rail and Engineering sectors. They fill permanent and temporary vacancies across the UK. They ranked in Recruitment International’s “TOP 250” as one of the top 40 largest recruitment businesses in the UK.
3rd Floor, Northspring, 31 Temple Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 5DB
Open Service Group is a leading Recruitment Agency in Construction and logistics around Manchester and Northwest Region. We offer an extensive range of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment solutions. With over 10,000 professionals in our book, whether it’s Commercial, Engineering, FMCG, Logistics, Construction, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain, we are sure to provide our clients with the right professionals for the role.
Oakland House, 76 Talbot Road, Old Trafford, Manchester, Lancashire, M16 0PQ