Rail contract and permanent engineering recruitment

Formed by engineers within the rail industry, TXM Recruit works with the UK’s most prominent businesses ranging from train operators, manufacturers, systems and infrastructure providers delivering temporary, contract and permanent recruitment solutions.

Our dedicated and experienced team possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of the key drivers and safety culture within today’s rail industry, covering rolling stock and rail infrastructure. From board level operational to engineering roles, our recruitment consultants support clients from the research and development stage through to bid, design, manufacture, operational management, maintenance, overhaul and repair.

Traction and Rolling Stock: Provision of engineering, technical, operational and management professionals for the design, development, manufacture, maintenance, modification, overhaul and repair of traction systems, rolling stock and associated equipment and components.

Infrastructure: Provision of safety critical Rail professionals including Civil, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Design Engineers, Surveyors, Construction, Project and Programme Managers, and Commercial Managers.

Case Study: Delivery of new train project

Under pressure to deliver new train projects, this rail client required agency support to attract, recruit and onboard a high volume of PI and Maintenance contractors across all UK depots, in order to meet Test, Post-Production and Modification demands.

Working in partnership with the client, TXM Recruit created
a bespoke, time-bound recruitment solution which reflected the client’s employer brand, culture, values and business needs. Prioritising critical roles, TXM Recruit’s dedicated account team strategically planned a series of recruitment days, hosting candidate interviews and technical competency-based
assessments.

TXM Recruit ensured all contractors had an approved medical D&A certificate and TXM branded PPE before going onsite.

Successful in the delivery of this project, TXM Recruit continues to support this rail client in the delivery of key manufacturing and maintenance projects, providing key, skilled resource across all UK depots.

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Case Study: Supporting transition of new fleet

Supporting the manufacture and launch of a new fleet, this rail client required a dedicated engineering recruitment agency to place both contract and permanent employees for the project.

TXM Recruit had previously provided recruitment support on various modifications and upgrades for the fleet in service and continued to support the team prior to the launch of the new fleet. This involved a dedicated rail account team attending depot site visits and supporting all engineering and production requirements.

As the fleet transition began, TXM Recruit placed a variety of technical candidates, including senior roles and fixed-term contract roles for crucial short-term posts due to increased workload.

The client successfully launched the first of their new fleet in January 2020. TXM Recruit continues to support the client’s business growth and presence across the UK and is now providing global support on their fleet manufacturing within Switzerland, the Netherlands, and USA.

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Clients we've worked with

TXM Recruit helps rail clients and contractors work safely during pandemic

TXM Recruit continues to support clients and contractors within the rail industry, placing the safety of its workforce first. Following stricter safety measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, rail workers are one of the core sectors that have continued to operate across the UK during the lockdown. Although ‘business as usual’ applies for many keyworkers, individuals within the rail industry are expected to follow extra safety precautions including social distancing and wearing PPE.TXM Recruit has been working closely with Engie placing contractors within transport networks ...

Safety first! COVID-19 social distancing changing the way we work

Social distancing is one of the Government’s key strategies in order to combat the spread of COVID-19. Although many businesses have consciously made the effort to set up their workforce remotely, this unfortunately isn’t an option for all workers across the UK, especially key workers* who are needed during such unprecedented times. For those workers who continue to work and provide critical services, extra stringent safety measures have been put in place within working environments, to protect workers from the virus. From the provision of extra PPE, on-site temperature testing, ad...

Hitachi Rail Europe Contractors on track with TXM Recruit

TXM Recruit launched a highly successful contractor engagement award, celebrating the hard work achieved by individual TXM Recruit contractors working with Hitachi Rail Europe (HRE).All TXM Recruit HRE contractors and their managers were invited to nominate members of staff whom they felt had gone the Xtra Mile for Hitachi across their three sites: Newton Aycliffe, Doncaster and North Pole and Eastleigh. We caught up with Hitachi's Account Manager Charlie Webster who lead on the project and he shared with us how the awards unfolded. “Just before Christmas last year, I was tasked with execut...

High demand as Rolling Stock production increases

Recent orders made by Northern and TransPennine Express franchises mean more than 4,000 vehicles are currently being built for use within UK rail. The rolling stock sector is continuing to develop and there are a host of roles continually being recruited for. Whilst these vehicles are in demand for the use on main lines, in November it was revealed the rail industry was due to spend £9.3 billion on new vehicles and maintenance. Rail Delivery Group’s new chief executive Paul Plummer said: “We know fare payers want better trains, so this investment over the next four years is great news for ...

Rail on track with advanced signalling system

The digitising of the UK’s railway network will deliver more reliable and frequent trains, according to Network Rail. Although the country boasts the best safety record in Europe, signal failures are affecting the network and its development. The end is nigh for much of the Victorian technology currently in place, which is prone to breakdown. The all-new ‘moving block’ signalling system is capable of increasing the number of trains which can occupy a stretch of rail.It reduces the headway and maintains safety of trains opening one behind the other. Mark Carne, the chief executive of Network...

TXM Recruit preparing for a busy 2018 with BAME and Women in Transport

Following an exciting 2017 where TXM Recruit were heavily involved in Women in Transport events, 2018 is set to be even busier and more exciting. TXM Recruit engaged with a number of organisations in 2017, including Women in Rail, WISE, Design By Group and TFL. Alongside these groups, TXM Recruit worked with Women in Transport where they sponsored the Women in Transport mentoring programme. The mentoring programme is a programme developed to support and encourage women to manage their own learning in order to maximise their potential, develop their skills and improve their performance...

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TXM Recruit helps rail clients and contractors work safely during pandemic

Safety first! COVID-19 social distancing changing the way we work

Hitachi Rail Europe Contractors on track with TXM Recruit

High demand as Rolling Stock production increases

Rail on track with advanced signalling system

TXM Recruit preparing for a busy 2018 with BAME and Women in Transport

Clients
Candidates

I have received very positive feedback about the service we have received from TXM Recruit. The standard of CV's and responsiveness provided to my team has been excellent and enabled a number of strong hires.

Recruitment Team Leader, Transport for London

TXM Recruit has demonstrated their ability to delivery against all permanent, contract and fixed term contract placements over a sustained period of time. Their commitment and ability to meet our demands has been first class. I have confidence that they will continue to deliver on behalf of Hitachi Rail Europe.

Head of Recruitment, Hitachi Rail Europe

The implementation of the MSP with TXM was and is managed very well; working closely with the implementation manager and now the dedicated account manager has ensured that transferring of contractors has gone very well, with little fuss.

Procurement Manager, Abellio Greater Anglia

I have had the pleasure of working with Rob Draper at TXM Recruit on several occasions both for the provision of consultancy work acquisition for myself and discussions to give guidance for potential new work opportunities. He has always taken the time to place myself in roles which align my skillset to obtain the best match and because of his support has resulted in my subsequent work placements. Rob has always kept in touch once a role has been covered and followed up with a call to ask how things are progressing; a true professional.

Director, Kennich Projects Limited

My overall experience with TXM was brilliant, from start to finish. Adam Marriott always kept in contact with me whenever there were any developments with potential job prospects, and always answered his phone even when I called after hours. I had a specific criteria that I wanted in a job and I don’t think Adam could have done any better when it came to matching that criteria to the job I have currently. I highly recommend TXM to anyone in the Engineering industry looking for a job!

Candidate testimonial - Field Service Engineer

I find Adam Marriott extremely helpful, a pleasure to communicate with, any information I need he finds it out quickly for me, any issues I have he resolves them straight away. He is a great asset to your agency.

Candidate testimonial - Exam Technician

Rail Consultants

Jacob Seward

Business Development Manager

Jacob Seward is the Divisional Manager for TXM Recruit's Rail division. Before joining the world of recruitment, Jacob undertook a four year apprenticeship with Rail Door Solutions and Railcare as an apprentice Engineer. Jacob has first hand experience working across rolling stock from full overhauls to specialising in specific train door builds. On completion of his apprenticeship, Jacob received a Level 2 and 3 in Engineering and also completed a Level 2 in Business Improvement Techniques.Jacob and the rail team at TXM specialise in providing contingent and permanent candidates to the Rolling Stock industry, supporting clients with new train builds, train refurbishment/ product upgrad...

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Charlie Webster

Divisional Manager | Rail

Charlie Webster is our rail specialist Senior Consultant, managing one of TXM Recruit's biggest clients. Charlie specifically focuses on traction and rolling stock roles within rail engineering, supporting both blue- and white-collar positions. Charlie is passionate about the rail industry and delivering the best possible customer service to both his clients and candidates.

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Ben Anderson

Senior Recruitment Consultant | Rail

TXM Recruit's experienced senior recruitment consultant Ben Anderson specialises in rail engineering and railway operations. Ben has a proven track record in successfully placing permanent and temporary white collar professionals internationally within train manufacturers, TOCS, FOCS, ROSCOS, Over haulers & Maintainers and Consultancies.Ben is passionate about delivering the best possible solution and customer service for each candidate and client he works with.

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Adam Marriott

Senior Recruitment Consultant | Rail

TXM Recruit's Rail specialist Consultant Adam Marriott recruits blue-collar roles, focused on supplying mechanical fitters, welders, exam/test technicians and electrical fitters or electricians for clients within rollingstock and traction.Adam has successfully managed high volume recruitment projects and has placed whole teams into TXM's key clients, backed up with excellent testimonials and references.

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Thom Kellogg

Senior Delivery Consultant | Rail

Thom Kellogg is one of TXM Recruit's recruitment consultants within the rail division, specialising in traction and rolling stock. Thom supports rail clients by recruiting for roles such as Mechanical and Electrical Fitters, Technicians, Welders, Vehicle Builders, Heavy Fitters, Locomotive Fitters, Door Technicians, Modification Technicians, Exam Technicians and Test and Commissioning Technicians.

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Kenny McEvoy

Senior Delivery Consultant | Rail

Kenny McEvoy is a specialist Recruitment Consultant within the rail division at TXM Recruit. Having previously worked on the Crossrail and London Overground train projects, assembling and mechanical fitting underframe components, Kenny has a great understanding of the rail industry. Kenny works closely with traction and rolling stock companies, recruiting for Assemblers, Vehicle Builders, Mechanical and Electrical Fitters, Technicians and Engineers.

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Leanne Thornewill

Senior Account Manager | Rail

Me and my team specialise within engineering and technical recruitment, providing permanent and short term / contract / interim engineers. We provide a solutions driven approach to help to build and grow your business, releasing the pressure of identifying, vetting and managing the recruitment process and along side this, we are able to tailor a skilled work force to suit the needs of your business.

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Quantity Surveyor

£55000 per annum

Leeds

TXM Recruit are excited to be working in partnership with a client with over 40 years of railway operations experience for a Quantity Surveyor based in Leeds. Responsible to the Commercial Manager ...

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Keeping the Rail industry on track

Formed by engineers within the rail industry, TXM Recruit works with the UK’s most prominent businesses ranging from train operators, manufacturers, systems and infrastructure providers delivering temporary, contract and permanent recruitment solutions.

Case Study: Delivery of new train project

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Case Study: Supporting transition of new fleet

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TXM Recruit helps rail clients and contractors work safely during pandemic

Safety first! COVID-19 social distancing changing the way we work

Hitachi Rail Europe Contractors on track with TXM Recruit

High demand as Rolling Stock production increases

Rail on track with advanced signalling system

TXM Recruit preparing for a busy 2018 with BAME and Women in Transport

Clients

Candidates

Recruitment Team Leader, Transport for London

Head of Recruitment, Hitachi Rail Europe

Procurement Manager, Abellio Greater Anglia

Director, Kennich Projects Limited

Candidate testimonial - Field Service Engineer

Candidate testimonial - Exam Technician

Quantity Surveyor

Junior Administrator

HSQE Manager

Heavy Vehicle Technician

Test and Commissioning Technician

Quality Manager

Auto Electrician - Northern Ireland

Civil Supervisor

Quantity Surveyor

Junior Administrator

HSQE Manager

Heavy Vehicle Technician

Test and Commissioning Technician

Quality Manager

Auto Electrician - Northern Ireland

Civil Supervisor

GU Technician

Summarisation Technician

Site Electrician

Shift Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Technician - Venlo, Netherlands

Senior Technical Operative

Maintenance Technician - Ollignies, Belgium

Maintenance Technician - Tessenderlo, Belgium

Gas Engineer - Leeds

Gas Engineer - Blackburn

Electrician - Basingstoke

Plumber - West London

Plumber - North West London

Electrician - Luton

Electrician - Reading

Electrician - Watford

Gas Engineer - Leeds

Gas Engineer - Blackburn

Electrician - Basingstoke

Plumber - West London

Plumber - North West London

Electrician - Luton

Electrician - Reading

Electrician - Watford

GU Technician

Summarisation Technician

Maintenance Technician

Aerospace Assembler

Sheet Metal Worker

FAIR Inspector

Sheet Metal Worker

Assembly Engineer

GU Technician

Summarisation Technician

EDM Programmer

Auto Electrician

CAM Programmer

Composite Laminator