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Are you looking for support in
recruiting specialists for the rail industry?

Whether travelling by hyperloop will soon become reality is still uncertain. One thing, however, is clear: infrastructure expansion, innovation and digitalisation make the rail industry a key driver of climate protection and the future of mobility. As a result, the rail sector is pushing ahead with both infrastructure and digitalisation projects – often leaving companies facing a shortage of skilled professionals. Hays provides specialised recruitment services to bridge this gap.

Hays -
Your partner across all areas

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Network expansion and construction

The modernization of the rail network is under significant time and cost pressure. To avoid bottlenecks, construction processes are becoming more industrialized, projects are being modularized, and construction timelines shortened through improved planning. At the same time, resource and skills shortages must be mitigated through new procurement and collaboration models.
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IT and digitalisation

Digitalisation is fundamentally transforming rail infrastructure renewal: intelligent data platforms, digital construction planning and remote monitoring of assets enable more efficient workflows and earlier detection of faults. The challenge lies in connecting existing systems and integrating new technologies securely into ongoing operations.

 
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Technologies and equipment

Innovative machinery, automated track construction methods, and sustainable materials make refurbishment more efficient and environmentally friendly. The focus is on standardising technical components, deploying energy-efficient equipment and ensuring closer coordination between machinery and construction processes.

Our offering:
Recruitment solutions aligned with market needs

As a strategic recruitment partner, we support all stakeholders in the rail industry who are currently facing similar challenges. For 20 years, we have been committed to this sector and, with our extensive pool of talent and suppliers, act as a “direct line” to the skilled professionals you are looking for.

We recruit a wide range of roles – from project managers in the infrastructure sector and overall project leads to quality managers as well as planners and on-site implementation specialists. In addition, we support the rail industry extensively in the field of information technology, providing experts in innovative areas such as digitalisation, AI, data-driven business models and cybersecurity.

Are you currently looking for qualified specialists or leaders in the rail industry? Together with you, we respond quickly and flexibly to the specific requirements of your segment. We advise you on all aspects of your workforce strategy and find experienced professionals across the various specialisations of the rail industry (IT, Engineering, Construction & Property, Sales & Marketing, and many more).

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Our service portfolio at a glance

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Permanent position

Fill your vacancies quickly and effectively with experienced professionals.

 

Contract of employment

Take advantage of the expertise of our independent specialists for your projects with transparent billing based on hours/days and project costs.
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Temporary employment

Overcome bottlenecks and peak workloads with highly qualified temporary experts. 

 
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Work contract and managed services:

Processing technical work packages based on performance and responsibility for results. This also includes the provision of IT services based on managed service contracts, which can be accessed via a ticket system with defined service levels.
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Additional services and consulting offerings:

In addition to recruitment services, Hays offers comprehensive consulting services in areas such as cyber security, data/AI, sustainability and talent consulting. We also support companies in workforce management or in the form of work contracts and IT services.
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Permanent position

Fill your vacancies quickly and effectively with experienced professionals.

Contract of employment

Take advantage of the expertise of our independent specialists for your projects with transparent billing based on hours/days and project costs.
Icon - Clock with a Star

Temporary employment

Overcome bottlenecks and peak workloads with highly qualified temporary experts. 
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Work contract and managed services:

Processing technical work packages based on performance and responsibility for results. This also includes the provision of IT services based on managed service contracts, which can be accessed via a ticket system with defined service levels.
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Additional services and consulting offerings:

In addition to recruitment services, Hays offers comprehensive consulting services in areas such as cyber security, data/AI, sustainability and talent consulting. We also support companies in workforce management or in the form of work contracts and IT services.
Further information about our services can be found here.

Your advantages with Hays

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Industry partners: As a recruitment partner specialising in your industry, we not only help shape your value chains, we drive them forward.
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Delivery capability: We are continuously expanding our pool of skilled workers, from which you can benefit directly.
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Synergies: Through our holistic view of the market, we create synergies that benefit all parties involved in a dynamic environment.

Achieving more together:
A selection of our successful partnerships

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Allianz pro Schiene
Hays is a supporting member of Allianz pro Schiene e.V., a non-profit and independent association dedicated to promoting environmentally friendly and safe rail transport. The alliance brings together non-profit organizations that advocate for rail transport for idealistic reasons and aim to improve it (members), as well as companies operating commercially in the rail sector (supporting members). The association works at a national level with a strong European orientation.

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FAQ

How does recruitment in the rail industry work?

Hays recruits personnel for all stakeholders in the rail industry. We align our services with the industry's entire value chain – from infrastructure owners and network operators to planning and engineering firms, suppliers, and construction companies. Our recruitment approach is flexible and tailored to the specific needs of your organization.

Hays recruits personnel for all stakeholders in the rail industry. We align our services with the industry's entire value chain – from infrastructure owners and network operators to planning and engineering firms, suppliers, and construction companies. Our recruitment approach is flexible and tailored to the specific needs of your organization.


Which companies does Hays recruit rail professionals for?

We work with a wide range of companies in the rail industry, including well-known references such as ALSTOM, STADLER, DB, DLR, ARCADIS Germany GmbH and Inros Lackner. Our network includes infrastructure owners, operators, planners, suppliers, and executing construction companies.

We work with a wide range of companies in the rail industry, including well-known references such as ALSTOM, STADLER, DB, DLR, ARCADIS Germany GmbH and Inros Lackner. Our network includes infrastructure owners, operators, planners, suppliers, and executing construction companies.


Which roles are recruited in the rail industry?

We recruit specialists and leaders across multiple areas: infrastructure project controllers, project managers, quality managers, planners, and on-site implementation specialists. In addition, we support the rail industry extensively in the field of information technology — providing experts in digitalisation, AI, data-driven business models, and cybersecurity.

We recruit specialists and leaders across multiple areas: infrastructure project controllers, project managers, quality managers, planners, and on-site implementation specialists. In addition, we support the rail industry extensively in the field of information technology — providing experts in digitalisation, AI, data-driven business models, and cybersecurity.


What are the advantages of working with Hays as a recruitment partner for the rail industry?

As a sector-specialised recruitment partner, we actively shape and strengthen your value chains. We ensure a continuous supply of skilled professionals that directly benefits your organisation. Through our holistic view of the market, we create synergies that support all stakeholders in the dynamic environment of the rail industry.

As a sector-specialised recruitment partner, we actively shape and strengthen your value chains. We ensure a continuous supply of skilled professionals that directly benefits your organisation. Through our holistic view of the market, we create synergies that support all stakeholders in the dynamic environment of the rail industry.


Which recruitment services and contract models does Hays offer?

Our service portfolio includes permanent employment, temporary staffing, service contracts, work contracts, and managed services. We also provide consultancy in workforce management and support you in developing a workforce strategy that is tailored to your needs and aligned with market conditions.

Our service portfolio includes permanent employment, temporary staffing, service contracts, work contracts, and managed services. We also provide consultancy in workforce management and support you in developing a workforce strategy that is tailored to your needs and aligned with market conditions.