Welder

Welder

VolkerRail is a leading multidisciplinary railway infrastructure contractor consisting of Major Projects and Specialist Businesses. The company works on large, multidisciplinary joint venture and alliance projects and offers expertise in signalling, track, power, electrification, piling, plant, and bespoke design.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out specialist rail welding activities across the UK in line with industry standards and company procedures, ensuring all work sites are left clean, safe, and compliant.
• Perform aluminothermic and electric arc welding on a range of rail types, including crane rail, grooved rail, crossings, and switches.
• Take responsibility for the safe use, maintenance, and inspection of welding equipment, tools, vehicles, and associated plant.
• Conduct visual inspections of completed welds and ensure all work meets required quality standards.
• Ensure all equipment is in good working order, properly maintained, and compliant with certification requirements.
• Safely transport equipment and materials to and from sites in accordance with road traffic regulations.
• Maintain a safe working environment, ensuring personal safety and that of colleagues, and take on safety leadership roles (e.g., COSS/SPIC) where required.
• Provide clear direction to assistant welders and support effective teamwork on site.
• Accurately complete and submit all required documentation at the end of each shift.
• Represent the company professionally at all times, particularly when working with clients or third parties.
• Report any quality issues, non-conformances, or safety concerns to management promptly.
• Liaise effectively with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Stay up to date with industry developments by attending relevant training courses.
• Comply with all health and safety requirements, taking responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others under your supervision.

About you

Essential

• Experience in Track Construction and/or Renewals
• PTS and Track Welding competencies (TW3/RT3)
• Full UK driving licence (LGV)
• Training in Manual Handling, Fire Safety, Small Tools, and Hand Trolley Operations

Desirable

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above)
• Light Rail experience
• Additional welding and rail competencies (MMA 1-7, GCR Operator, FBW Operator, Weld Inspector)
• ICT/computer literacy

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities – comprehensive skills‑based training
• Family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

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