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Welder (MIG - Positional)

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Milton Keynes

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GBP 32,000 - 38,000

Full time

28 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking skilled Welder Fabricators for exciting opportunities in the Rail engineering sector. This permanent position offers a chance to work on vital projects involving the repair and overhaul of passenger carriages. Candidates will engage in MIG welding, particularly in challenging vertical up and overhead positions, ensuring high-quality production and repair. With an attractive salary range and significant overtime potential, this role is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a thriving environment. Join a growing business that values your expertise and offers a supportive workplace.

Free parking

Excellent rates

Opportunity to enter the Rail industry

Plenty of hours (60+)

Huge order book

Experience with MIG welding in vertical up and overhead positions is essential.
Candidates must have NVQ Level 2 in welding or fabrication.

Perform welding tasks on passenger carriages and rolling stock.
Cut, grind, and strip corroded material before refitting new sections.

MIG Welding

Vertical Up Welding

Overhead Welding

Mild Steel Fabrication

Cutting and Grinding

NVQ Level 2

Job Description

Job title: Welder - Positional MIG Work

Job location: Milton Keynes

What's in it for you?

Work for a growing business
Huge order book
Free parking
Excellent rates
Plenty of hours (60+)
Opportunity to get into the Rolling Stock / Rail industry

Shifts: Mornings/ Nights Available

Uplift:

12.5% - Mornings
33% - Nights

Morning Shift: (06:00 - 14:00) - 12.5% uplift on all hours

Hours per week: 40 basic, Lots of Overtime

Overtime Rates:

1.5x - Weekdays
2x - Weekends

Duration: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 (Basic) + Shift and Overtime On Top

Even at the lowest rate - £17.22ph with mornings shift bonus, £50,000 - £60,000 regularly achieved (with OT and Shift Bonus)

Position Summary:

Welder Fabricators required for repair and overhaul work on an ongoing project within the Rail engineering sector. Working with 2mm to 10mm Mild Steel, candidates will be required to weld in various positions including overhead and vertical up. Predominantly supporting the production and repair of passenger carriages and rolling stock sections, including the replacement of solebars, internal supporting columns, and whole floor refurbishments. Candidates will be required to cut, grind, and strip out corroded material before refitting and joining new sections using the MIG process.

Most welds will be undertaken in position, so a good level of experience with MIG welding in the Vertical Up and Overhead position is crucial to be considered for this role. This role would be ideal for candidates from the Plant/Equipment repair background as well as Fabricator Welders coming from Quarry / heavy machine refurbishment.

Candidates will have:

Experience of Mild Steel MIG welding including positional work (Vertical Up and Overhead)
Experience of MIG (Steel)
NVQ 2 Required

Successful candidates will be asked to attend a weld test, where they will be required to complete a Fillet Weld in Vertical Up and Overhead positions (2mm and 6mm) - Solid Wire MIG Weld test at 6pm.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL SCREENING BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION.

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