Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Rail Industry Recruitment Solutions
Rail Personnel has been a trusted recruitment specialist in the global rail industry for over two decades. With a database of 40,000+ experienced professionals and offices across Asia, Australasia, and the Middle East, we connect employers with skilled candidates for permanent and contract positions. Our expertise spans feasibility studies, technical design, construction, and operations, supporting major projects like the Kuala Lumpur MRT and Singapore Mass Transit. We prioritise confidentiality, ensuring candidates' CVs are shared only with permission.Our team of directors, each with decades of rail experience, provides tailored solutions for clients and candidates, maintaining a reputation for professionalism and reliability. We also offer contracting services, deploying teams for heavy haul railways, high-speed rail projects, and metro systems worldwide. Our commitment to quality is reflected in client testimonials praising our ability to match niche competence profiles and deliver timely, effective recruitment services.
Services
Recruitment Services
Contract Staffing
Training Programs
Candidate Placement
Employer Solutions
Highlights and features
- We have 20+ years of specialist experience in rail industry recruitment
- Our global network includes 40,000+ pre-vetted rail professionals
- We operate in 10+ key rail markets across Asia and Australasia
- We maintain strict candidate confidentiality policies
- Our directors have collective rail industry experience exceeding 200 years
What people say
Professional and reliable
High level of recruitment services
Find the people we need
Professional matching to jobs
Particularly professional and reliable
Services
Recruitment Services
We specialise in placing rail industry professionals in permanent and contract roles globally. Our services cover all rail sectors including high-speed rail, metro systems, and freight operations. With a database of 40,000+ qualified candidates, we match employers with personnel possessing specific technical expertise and project experience.
Contract Staffing
We supply skilled professionals for short-term rail projects worldwide. Our contracting services support infrastructure development, rolling stock refurbishment, and systems integration. We've provided personnel for major projects including Dubai Metro and Kuala Lumpur MRT, offering flexible workforce solutions for construction and operations phases.
Candidate Placement
We connect rail professionals with career opportunities across Asia, Australasia, and the Middle East. Our consultants provide market insights and placement support while maintaining strict confidentiality. Candidates gain access to exclusive roles with leading operators, contractors, and consultancies in the rail sector.
Employer Solutions
We help rail companies address recruitment challenges through targeted talent acquisition strategies. Our services include campaign management, candidate vetting, and compliance support for international hires. Clients benefit from our industry knowledge and access to a global network of qualified professionals.
Training Programs
We partner with leading institutions to deliver rail-specific training courses. Our programs cover railway operations, safety protocols, and technical specialisms. Participants gain practical skills through industry-led curricula designed to enhance career prospects in the global rail industry.
People
David Hyland
Managing Director, Hong Kong
With over 40 years' experience in rail, David leads our contracting and recruitment operations from Hong Kong. He oversees global business development and strategic client relationships.
Jackie Hendry
Director, Hong Kong
Jackie manages client relationships across the Middle East and Asia from our Hong Kong office. She specialises in executive recruitment for senior rail industry positions.
Gilles Goepfert
Director
Based in Malaysia, Gilles develops business across Malaysia, Taiwan, Bangladesh, and Africa. He brings extensive international rail industry experience to client engagements.
Paul Byrne
Director
Paul supports Queensland and national clients from Brisbane. With deep local knowledge, he provides recruitment and contracting solutions for Australian rail projects.
Rajni Tewani
Business Head & Recruiter, India
Rajni leads our Indian operations with expertise in talent acquisition and HR management. She connects Indian rail professionals with global career opportunities.
Questions
What rail industry sectors do you specialise in?
We cover all rail sectors including high-speed rail, metro systems, heavy haul, and freight operations globally.
How do you ensure candidate confidentiality?
We never share CVs without explicit candidate permission and maintain strict data protection protocols.
Which regions do you operate in?
We work across Asia, Australasia, the Middle East, and have supported projects in Europe and Africa.
What types of roles do you fill?
We place professionals in technical, managerial, and operational roles for permanent and contract positions.
How can employers access your candidate database?
Employers can register to post jobs and search profiles through our secure online portal system.
Do you offer training programs for rail professionals?
Yes, we partner with leading institutions to deliver specialist training in railway operations and technology.
