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Welder

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Posting date: 13 July 2025
Salary: £60,000 to £65,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 20 July 2025
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 1TB
Company: McGinley Support Services Infrastructure Ltd
Job type: Contract
Job reference: RT/WEL/Brum_1752372366

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Summary

Job Title: Welder

Location: Manchester / Birmingham
Shifts: Monday - Friday Nights | 23:00 - 06:00
Contract: Permanent - Network Rail
Salary: £65,304.00 (Grade WE14)

️ Overview of Role:

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Welder to support Network Rail infrastructure across Manchester and Birmingham. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality, and environmental standards in line with Network Rail's expectations.

Experience & Qualifications Required:

  • FTAW Welding Competency (Flash Butt Thermit Aluminium Welding)

  • TW3 Thermit Welding

  • RT3 Rail Testing

  • Manual Metal Arc (MMA) 1-4 (MMA 5 and MMA 7 desirable)

  • Full Clean UK Driving Licence

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct safe and precise rail welding using approved processes

  • Grind, inspect, and finish welds to exacting standards

  • Detect and repair defects including crack removal and DPI/MPI testing

  • Weld conductor rails and ensure all plant and materials are properly handled

  • Maintain accurate records and leave work areas in safe condition

  • Clean and restore tools, track, and site upon completion

Development & Performance:

  • Take responsibility for own upskilling and knowledge retention

  • Review performance and development plans regularly

  • Contribute to a high-performance culture through quality and compliance

Benefits Include:

  • Final salary pension scheme

  • 29 days annual leave + public holidays

  • Optional private healthcare

  • Cycle-to-work scheme

  • Discounts on retail, travel, and Eurostar tickets

  • Career development opportunities within Network Rail

As an equal opportunities employer McGinley Support Services (Infrastructure) Ltd is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective applicants. We actively seek applications from all sectors of the community and particularly encourage applications from women, those with a disability (that is permissible to a safety-critical environment) and ethnically diverse or ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the construction industry.

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