Heaton Rail

Heaton Rail was founded in 2016 to support the nation's leading rail companies. As demand grew, client referrals and requests saw the company expand into defence, mining, manufacturing, infrastructure and other heavy industries where critical projects and operations depend on highly skilled talent. Today, Heaton provides consultants, contractors and recruitment services that keep essential operations moving with focus spanning engineering, management, technical, project and operational roles. The company connects Australia's Rail and Heavy Industries with exceptional people, from company leaders to hands-on experts.

Heaton's team brings strong engineering and management backgrounds, understanding industry challenges and speaking the language of their sectors. That technical insight combined with deep networks, robust processes and market-leading technology means the company delivers high-calibre talent faster than conventional recruitment methods. Specialisations cover numerous disciplines including Rolling Stock, Overhead Wiring, Systems Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Signalling, Operations, Safety Assurance, Quality and Risk Management, Operational Technology, Project Management, Sourcing and Procurement, Power and Electrical, Track and Civil and Information Technology. The company uses RoleSpot, an innovative web application, to help businesses find and hire top talent quickly.

Heaton is trusted by rail businesses big and small around Australia, working in partnership to help acquire and retain their most important assets: people. The company operates from offices in Melbourne (headquarters at Level 17, 31 Queen Street), Brisbane (Level 23, 127 Creek Street) and Perth (Level 12, 197 St Georges Terrace), providing geographically distributed support across major Australian regions. Services span Contract Workforce, Permanent Placement, Payroll Services and Consulting, ensuring comprehensive talent solutions for essential infrastructure and industrial operations.