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.
We are trusted rail recruiters to organisations throughout the UK and are capable of placing candidates into all safety critical positions including TRKIND, PTS, COSS, AOD, ES, PC and IWA. At Express Rail Services, we are proud to commit a dedicated rail team to address the varied staffing demands of our nationwide rail clients. We are Link-Up accredited and operate specialist rail solutions from locations across the country.
Office 1.05, Fora Eastside, Kings Cross Station, London, London, N1C 4AX
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499 Union Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB11 6DB
What sets Rockfield apart? Put simply – we never over promise or under deliver. We offer a bespoke, professional, high-quality service – adding genuine value to the process. Let us support you as a trusted advisor on your path to recruitment satisfaction, giving you the competitive edge when seeking the best talent in a candidate led market.
Garway, Garway, Herefordshire, HR2 8RF
Highly Competitive rates for new clients. HRSS is a trusted recruitment specialist with one simple aim: to find the right talent with the right skills, personality and ambition for our valued clients. We deliver competitive staffing solutions to UK businesses and cover multiple business sectors.
140 New Road, Aston Fields, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2LE
Peopletech Recruitment Services Ltd hires for a diverse client group in the Engineering and Technical industries across the UK. They are an accredited member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and Stronger Together that aids in filling a wide range of contract, temporary, and permanent vacancies. The company often recruits personnel including Controls Engineers, Fabricator Welders, Revit Technicians, and Skilled Sheet Metal Workers.
234 Highland Dr, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2QH
Benedetto is a recruitment provider of specialised staffing solutions to an extensive client portfolio nationwide and globally. For over eight years, they have been covering a broad range of industries, such as Construction, IT & Telecommunications, Life Sciences, Maritime, Oil & Gas, and Renewable Energy. The agency also delivers consultancy services to various employers and often hires staff for permanent, contract, and temporary appointments.
Ground Floor 253, Liverpool Road, Islington, London, N1 1LX
Urban Connect exclusively deals with Construction recruitment throughout the UK. Launched in 2018, they help satisfy personnel requirements in the Built Environment, Infrastructure, Transportation, Architecture, Engineering, Cost & Project Management and related disciplines. Some of the customers they have are local contractors, national housebuilders and international engineering consultancies. Their offices can be found in Manchester and London.
60 Grosvenor Street, London, London, W1K 3HZ
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
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
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.
20-25 Market Square, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1NA
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
Keyman Personnel is an agency that specialises in the provision of recruitment solutions in Rail, Construction and Engineering. The agency has over 40 years of experience and operate across the UK. They work on temporary, contract and permanent placements for roles such as Site Manager, Buyer, Foreman, and Quantity Surveyor.
Davis House, Robert Street, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1QQ
Bostonair Group is a trusted supplier of Aviation, Commercial, Energy, and Rail professionals across the UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. They have been hiring personnel on a permanent and contract basis for over 25 years. The firm also provides training for candidates. Bostonair Group is ISO 9001 certified and has a network of agencies, including Boston Renewables, Boston Rail, and Boston Energy.
Norwood House, Norwood, Beverley, North Humberside, HU17 9ET
Cavendish Professionals is a London-based specialist agency that started business in 2009. Focusing mainly on the Construction, Engineering and Technology industries, they also cover Architecture, Healthcare and Finance. They cater to clients nationwide and internationally by providing blue and white collar solutions for infrastructure projects, and placing candidates into organisations across the UK, DACH, Nordics and ME regions.
1 Royal Exchange, City of London, London, EC3V 3DG
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
TBT Recruitment has over 25 years of experience in supplying trained Labourers to several industry sectors nationwide including Construction, Rail, and Highways. They are a corporate member of the REC and are affiliated with PRB consulting. Some of the job roles the agency frequently recruits are Joiner, Groundworker, Bricklayer, Nip Hand, Shuttering Joiner, and more. The company is based in Frome.
Unit K9 The Courtyard, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2FG
Vannin Solutions Ltd mainly operates within the Rail domain where they perform recruitment across various departments. These are Railway Signalling, where they hire Installers, Fitters, Engineers, Testers and more; Technical whose focus is on permanent staffing; White Collar Rail, which covers Commercial, Planning and the like; and Railway Civil Engineering. They have a wealth of knowledge since they began their operations in 1999 in Ormskirk.
Vannin House, Rainford Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 0HE
TAG Rail & Construction exclusively supplies staff for the Rail and Construction industries. Working from their site in Cheadle consisting of a team with over 25 years of experience, they accommodate permanent and temporary blue and white collar vacancies across Overhead Line Equipment, Scientific & Technical, Civils, Plant Operations and Track Services. They are an accredited supplier under the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme.
The Courtyard Earl Road, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 6GN
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
A privately-held recruitment agency, Bluebell Specialist support Ltd. delivers experienced workers nationwide. They have worked for the Driving and Rail divisions since 2005. From their offices in Llanelli, Colwyn Bay, Taunton, London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Glasgow, they recruit candidates for Loading Shovel Operator, Traffic Management Operator, and Groundworker roles.
30 Station Road, Llanelli, Dyfed, SA15 1AN
Advance TRS works primarily for clients in the Built Environment, including the areas of Construction, Rail, Water, and Property. They supply professionals for permanent and contract requirements. Some examples of these roles are Senior Civil Engineer, Quantity Surveyor, Wastewater Asset Surveyor, Facade Engineer, and Civil CRE. They also offer executive search, managed services, and payroll services. Their head office is located in Surrey.
Wonersh House The Guildway, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1LR
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
VGC Group, established in 1960, focuses on Civil Engineering and Infrastructure recruitment. Presenting Engineering, Trades and Technical workers through offices in Ruislip and six other sites, they require applicants to have an Engineering qualification or a Construction Skills Certification Scheme card. Their client portfolio includes Balfour Beatty and Siemens. In 2021, they were named as the Most Inspiring Employer during the Inspire Awards.
Cardinal House, Bury Street, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 7GD
Emerald Personnel Limited connects an array of candidates to various clients in the UK's Construction, Property, and Rail verticals. Since its inception in 2016, they have been assigning professionals to a wide variety of permanent, temporary, and contract assignments. These include Design Managers, Electricians, and Sales Negotiators. Emerald also caters to the Civil and Structural Engineering, General Operatives, and Trades & Labour divisions.
71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
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
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
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
Carrington West deals with the Highways, Transport and Infrastructure, Town Planning, Water and Environmental, Utilities, Power and Telecoms, Building and Rail sectors. Formed in 2011, they supply interim, temporary and permanent roles such as Site Engineer, Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor and Telecoms Engineer. The agency has offices in Portsmouth, London, Birmingham and Manchester and is a recipient of several ISO certifications.
akeside North Harbour, Western Rd, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3EN
Minerva Appointments primarily focuses on delivering talent to the Construction and Technical markets across North England. They have been supplying temporary and permanent personnel to an array of sectors such as Architecture, Building Surveying, Housing, Electrical Engineering, Project Management, and Quantity Surveying. Minerva Appointments adhere to the International Labour Organisations Conventions on Employee Rights.
A3 Brookes Mill Armitage Bridge, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 1AH
The Ferryfield Group is a specialist risk recruitment agency that also provides consultancy, training, and software advisory services to its clients. The agency specialises in the industries of Enterprise Risk Management, Project/Portfolio Risk Analysis, Quantitative Risk Analysis, and Model Risk Auditing. They recruit for all types of positions, and of all levels, including VP of Risk, Risk Manager, and Risk Analyst.
71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
Established in 2000, Ragged Edge specialises in providing professional business consultancy, strategy planning, executive search recruitment, competitor analysis, training solutions, and more to the Ports, Shipping, Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain industry. Located in North Lincolnshire, the company provides an effective approach to recruitment from entry to senior-level appointments.
16 Dudley Street, Barton-upon-humber, South Humberside, DN31 2AB
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
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
AHL covers recruitment in the following industries: Railway Engineering, Construction & Building Trades, Telecoms, Renewable Energy, Driving, and Outdoor Media. This Kent-based agency is a member of the REC, and is verified by the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme and the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme.
Unit B3, Hillborough Business Park, Sweechbridge Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6TE
Inter-Consulting Europe is a privately-owned firm with teams based in the UK, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Austria, Germany, Holland, Australia, and China. With over 15 years of experience, they are experts in supplying permanent full-time, permanent-part time, and temporary staff to national and global industries. Headquartered in London, they work for the Automotive, Aerospace, IT & Telecoms, and Civil & Rail sectors.
First Floor, 239 High Street, Kensington, London, W8 6SN
Linear Recruitment helps job seekers and companies in the Industrial, Rail, Construction and related industries across the UK. The agency has offices in Shirebrook, Newcastle, Sheffield and Manchester.
Trafford House, Chester Road, Stretford, Manchester, Lancashire, M32 0RS
Established in 1998, Fortel Services is a recruitment company that supplies permanent and contract workers to the Construction sector in the UK. Some roles they recruit for include CCTV Operator, Cleaner, Security Guard, and Gateperson. The company is based in Walsall, West Midlands.
The Forge Old Perry Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 8BT
McGinley Support Services has been an Infrastructure recruitment specialist for more than 40 years. They recruit contingent office and site workers, with trade, professional or technical competencies and qualifications, for contractors, subcontractors, asset managers, and consultants throughout the UK. They have several offices, including in Watford, Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, and Rugby.
Office 109/112, Hub Space, Devonshire House, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8PE
The consultants at SLS Permanent Recruitment provide staffing services for multiple markets, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, Food & Drink, and Executive. They also offer additional services, such as salary benchmarking, onboarding, and headhunting. They are Fellow Institute Recruitment Professionals (FIRP) qualified.
147 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2DA
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
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
Ernest Gordon Recruitment is based in Bristol that offers staffing solutions in sectors such as Automotive, Aviation, Construction, Design, and Logistics. They operate throughout the UK and offer permanent, temporary and contract vacancies for roles such as Graduate Estimator, AIT Engineer, IT Manager, and more.
Suite 1d, Whitefriars, Lewins Mead, Bristol, Avon, BS1 2NT
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
NRL is a Wigan-based specialist agency for the Engineering industry. It focuses on Nuclear; Renewables; Conventional Power; Advanced Facilities; Built Environment; Defence; Infrastructure; Oil, Gas and Petrochemical; and Transmission and Distribution. Established at Sellafield in 1983, they won Best Contractor Recruitment Agency at The Contracting Awards 2019, and Recruitment Company of the Year at the APSCo Awards for Excellence 2015.
The Old Lodge, Main Street, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DB
Specialists with construction Haulage and warehousing Job Switch specialist recruiters work across the sector, supplying permanent and temporary solutions for your organisation. We can recruit for all positions and experience levels within the market including site/project managers, HGV Drivers, engineers, quantity surveyors, design managers and skilled trades.
6 Central House, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3PT