Welder
VolkerRail is a leading multidisciplinary railway infrastructure contractor which comprises of two businesses: Major Projects and Specialist Businesses.
Major Projects is an expert in collaborative working, leading on large, multidisciplinary joint venture and alliance projects.
Specialist Businesses is made up of expert divisions in signalling, track, power, electrification, and piling, and has an in-house plant division and bespoke design teams.
Our Head office is based in J3 Business Park, Doncaster and provides support to the businesses in the following areas: Finance and Payroll, Human Resources, HSQES, Work Winning, Procurement and Fleet.
We are proud of our reputation as a high-performing business, working in harmony and partnership with our stakeholders, ensuring we help our clients deliver a rail network for the future.
We are seeking an experienced Welder to join our team, working at various locations throughout the UK
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
Why work with us?
VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- 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 polices including enhanced maternity benefits
- Flexible working opportunities
- Employee Assistance programme
- Mental health, physical health, and financial support
- 24/7 Virtual GP service
Fairness, inclusion and respect
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. You can read more about our FIR Strategy as well as our partners here Fairness, Inclusion and Respect | VolkerWessels UK
If you need support with your application, please contact us at careers@volkerwessels.co.uk
Additional information
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.
We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to careers@volkerwessels.co.uk
VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
