Technical Clerk

Technical Clerk – Leeds Contract | Opportunity to Become Permanent Vital Human Resources are currently recruiting for a Technical Clerk to join our prestigious rail client in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for…

Pay rate £13 – £18/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 18 August 2026

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Technical Clerk – Leeds

Contract | Opportunity to Become Permanent

Vital Human Resources are currently recruiting for a Technical Clerk to join our prestigious rail client in Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and analytical individual to join a leading organisation within the rail industry. The position is initially offered on a contract basis, with the opportunity for the successful candidate to move into a permanent position.

You’ll provide essential technical and administrative support to an engineering team, helping to ensure technical information, records and project documentation are accurate, up to date and effectively managed.

The Role

As a Technical Clerk, your responsibilities will include:

* Analysing and presenting data to support engineering recommendations and decision-making.

* Providing technical and administrative support to the engineering team.

* Locating, collating and maintaining technical data and records.

* Maintaining technical publications, data and engineering records.

* Assisting with the preparation of reports, documentation and other required project outputs.

* Managing and maintaining key project engineering registers.

* Supporting engineering and project teams with accurate and timely information.

* Ensuring technical documentation and records are maintained to a high standard.

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, analytical and confident working with technical information.

Essential:

* Knowledge of a relevant technical function or engineering activity.

* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

* Excellent communication and organisational skills.

* The ability to manage and maintain accurate technical information and records.

* Ability to work effectively as part of a wider engineering/project team.

Desirable:

* Knowledge or experience of the operational railway.

* Knowledge of other railway engineering disciplines.

* Knowledge of railway signalling engineering would be advantageous.

* Previous experience within a rail, engineering or technical environment.

What We Offer

* Contract position with the opportunity to go permanent

* Weekly pay

* Competitive rate

* Ongoing career progression

* Opportunity to build a long-term career within the rail industry

* The chance to work with one of the UK's leading rail organisations

* Access to opportunities with some of the best organisations and projects in UK rail

Interested?

If you're an experienced Technical Clerk, Engineering Administrator, Project Administrator, or have a technical/railway background and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your updated CV to be considered for the role

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