Plant & Workshop Manager Rail / Infrastructure

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on site Until 8/23/2026 8+ years exp First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

Plant & Workshop Manager (Rail / Infrastructure)
Location: KL Workshop Based
Work Schedule: 6 days a week

Why You Should Apply
- Job security with a Malaysian main contractor boasting a 30-year history in construction and infrastructure projects.
- Strong project pipeline in Property, Rail, and Energy sectors (PETRONAS SWEC Licence).
- Excellent reputation with Project Management Consultants (PMCs) and government agencies.
- Long-term rail contracts with KTMB, involving diverse work such as wagon modifications, maintenance, and double track rehabilitation.

What You Will Do
- Oversee the overall operation, maintenance, and availability of rail track machinery and workshop activities.
- Manage a large fleet of aging rail assets, ensuring compliance with preventive maintenance schedules and minimizing downtime.
- Lead mechanics and fabrication teams to support uninterrupted rail construction operations.

What You Will Need
- 8–15 years of experience in plant, machinery, or workshop management within rail, infrastructure, or heavy construction projects.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of rail track machinery, locomotives, wagons, and heavy equipment maintenance.
- Experience in coordinating with procurement, suppliers, and fabricators.

About the Company & Project
- Major Malaysian main contractor & Rail Engineering (non-GLC).
- Currently hiring for a rail project involving track works, civil structures, signaling, electrification, and depots.
- Offers a stable platform for career growth in the infrastructure and rail sector.

How to Apply
- Please click the “apply” button.
- You may submit your CV, even if it is not updated, or share your LinkedIn profile.
- The recruiter is happy to provide more information before you proceed.
- Every applicant or enquiry will receive a reply.

Note
- Employment passes, work visas, or relocation support cannot be provided.
- Only applicants with work rights in Malaysia will be considered.

About this role

Summary

Manage rail workshop operations, machinery, and teams in infrastructure projects.

Job title

Plant & Workshop Manager Rail / Infrastructure

Experience level

8-15 years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

rail track machinerylocomotiveswagonsheavy equipment maintenanceteam leadership

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

railinfrastructuremachinerymaintenanceheavy equipment
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

On-site City