Rail & Transport Recruitment Specialists

We connect senior, executive, and mid-level professionals with cutting-edge jobs in the rail and transport sector. If you’re seeking business-critical talent, get in touch with one of our expert rail recruiters today.

Looking for your next adventure?

We work with some of the fastest growing rail and transport companies in the world. Let’s discuss your next move!

About US

One of the leading Rail and Transport Recruiters

At Gigstart, we specialize in connecting top talent with leading companies in the rail and transportation sectors. Whether you’re looking for highly skilled professionals to drive your sustainable projects forward or searching for your next career move in this rapidly growing industry, we are here to help.

Our Specialties:

Rail Infrastructure & Maintenance
Rolling Stock Engineering
Signaling & Telecommunications
Transport Planning & Operations
Urban Mobility & Smart Transport Solutions

Positions We Recruit For:

Rail Engineers
Project Managers
Electrical & Mechanical Engineers
Transport Planners
Signaling & Systems Engineers
Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Managers
Operations & Logistics Specialists
Business Development & Sales Professionals

THE SOLUTION

Why choose us?

Industry Expertise: With years of experience in rail and transport recruitment, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities in this evolving field.
Extensive Network: Our vast talent pool includes engineers, project managers, technicians, and executives who are passionate about driving the future of transporation.
Tailored Solutions: We offer bespoke recruitment strategies that align with your company’s goals and culture, ensuring the perfect fit for your team. Whether you’re looking to make a permanent or temporary hire or build an entire team, we can help.
Cost: Our multi-hire solution reduces agency spend by up to 50%; making building high-performing teams more affordable.

OUR RESULTS

0 %

Of our business is via repeat clients or recommendations (our clients trust us)

0 %

Of our searches results in successful appointments (we get results)

0 %

Of the candidates we secure are promoted within 12 months (We transform businesses)

0 %

Of our placements are from underrepresented backgrounds (Diversity is a core part of our process)

Partners who trust Us

FAQs

How do you source the best Rail & Transporation talent?

We are constantly searching for the best talent in the market through a variety of different channels including proactive headhunting, referrals, job boards and events. We also run a newsletter, Talent Agnostic, which is distributed across our different media channels that has a cumulative reach of 17k followers.

What differentitates Gigstart from other Rail and Transport recruitment agencies?

We are not a traditional recruitment agency. We are an embedded talent solution, where we can be plugged into your business immediately to help meet your hiring plans, via a flexible subscription that you can start and stop as your needs change.

This typically saves up to 50% compared to the traditional agency approach and is faster and more flexible than hiring a permanent in-house resource.

How long does it take for you to complete a search?

It typically takes us between 4-6 weeks to fill a senior or niche position; but this can be as low as 15 days for more junior individual contributor positions.

At the outset of each search, we set out clear deliverables for each stage of the recruitment process, including weekly catchups, so that you can be confident that we will make the hire on time.

what sub-sectors in rail and transport do you recruit in?

We recruit in a variety of different sectors within the rail and transport market including: railways, aviation and Electric Vehicles.

What Geographic Locations does Gigstart Recruit In?

Over the past year we have conducted searches in the following countries: UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Luxembourg, the USA, Brazil, Mexico and Colombia.