Welder

Established in 1992, Cleshar Contract Services Limited is a well-established company and respected provider of Track, Civil Engineering, Construction, and maintenance services to the railway industry.

At Cleshar, we employ over 1,400 people across multiple projects and disciplines, delivering the following rail services to provide a sustainable future for the rail industry and enhance the lives of people and their communities. Key areas we cover include:

• Rail
• Capital works and Infrastructure
• Support Services
• Infrastructure maintenance
• Welding
• Safety critical resources
• Power systems
• M&E (Mechanical and Engineering)
• Signals and Telecom
• Safety Training

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Multiple Locations (depending on where you reside) - London, Rotheram, Newport

Shift Schedule:
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Main Purpose of the position:

We are looking for Welders to join our GPX Team to provide welding services, deliver rail maintenance and grinding activities for our clients.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• To carry out skill certification evidence at all times whilst on duty.
• To cast aluminothermic welds into track as directed.
• Direct welding assistants  as required.
• Mentor trainee welder to full competency.
• Carry out initial inspections on completion of welding to demine correct integrity, geometry and fitness for safe passage of trains.
• Work at all time to ensure that there is no danger to co-workers, public and surround infrastructure.
• Check and conform that the worksite is left in a safe and tidy condition.
• To carry out electric arc welding on running rails, conductor rails, switches, crossings and other track components as directed.
• Undertake indicative non-destructive testing and initial weld inspection.
• Keep up to date with welding technology and new processes.
• Adhere to all company policies and uphold company values at all times.
• Champion a “team spirit” that supports the company values and encourages fun and professionalism.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Previous experience of working in the welding industry.
• CSWIP qualification in welding instruction.
• Basic computer skills (word, excel and Outlook).
• Good communication skills.
• Team building skills.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Registration as a Master Welder Instructor.
• Basic Health and Safety qualification.
• Personal Track Safety (PTS) - Desirable.
• Track Induction (TIC) - Desirable.