Job Title: Welder
Job Location: Ilford, London
Shifts: Monday - Friday Days 06:00 - 17:20
(moving to a 4 on 4 off Days & Nights pattern in 2025)
Hourly Rate: Days - £18.74 PAYE / £23.77 Umbrella
Nights - £24.92 PAYE / £31.83 Umbrella
Saturday - £28.11 PAYE /£35.99 Umbrella (All hours
Sunday - £37.48 PAYE /£48.20 Umbrella (All hours)
Hours Per Week: 44 Hours per week minimum
Duration: 30 Months minimum
Start Date: ASAP
Company Summary
Europes largest Rolling Stock Producer, maintainer and servicing organisation is looking for Mechanical and Electrical Experienced Engineers to join a well established team at a busy rail depot in East London
Position Summary:
The role is carrying out Welding work on a fleet of EMU Rolling Stock units. You will be specifically focused on MIG Welding work on mild steel of various thickness as part of a corrosion project. This position is the key focal point for the safe and reliable running of the fleet and is a key requirement against the Service Agreement (SA). This is a safety Critical position working on a busy live rail maintenance depot and in this role you would be expected to complete the following:
- Work from written instruction and Engineering drawings, working to specific measurements
- Weld preparation
- Welding to BS EN ISO 9060-1:2017 specifications
Person Profile:
You will be a highly self-motivated individual with welding experience. MIG welding experience on mild steel is preferred however all welding experience will be considered. Previous coding's desired, however not a requirement as you will be re-coded as part of this role.
- Must be proficient in MIG & MAG welding on Mild Steel
- Must be able to weld 1.5mm - 12mm Mild Steel
Ideal candidates will have experience in the following industries;
- Automotive crash repair
- Corrosion Repair
- Armed Forces
- Marine/Ship building
- Maintenance, Corrosion of repair Vehicles, Plant or Platforms
PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS AN DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION (this is standard procedure on Rail depots)
Please note due to the volume of applications, we can only commit to contact those candidates we deem suitable for the position. However, we may retain your details and contact you in the future should suitable positions arise.