Metro and Rail Projects (MRP) has extensive experience of working on high profile projects for most of the UK’s light rail and tram operators and on the UK heavy rail network.
When laying track, its vitally important to ensure each section is meticulously welded together to strict parameters, depending on line speed, to create a strong and continuous section of track. VolkerRail undertakes aluminothermic welding, which involves the use of a molten metal alloy that reacts exothermically with rail to produce an extremely high temperature joint.
We have a great opportunity for a Welding Supervisor to join for the Metros and Rail Welding division working at Tonbridge covering the Southern Renewals Enterprise in the south of England.
You will be responsible for:
- Assisting with the direction of all aspects of weld production in line with client and VolkerRail standards, procedures, and instructions.
- Maintaining a program of regular on site checks to ensure compliance with appropriate welding standards and other activities.
- Maintaining inventory
- Assisting with methods of work and the production of construction budgets/pricing schedules, as well as other necessary reports.
- Leading in organising the requests for staff, materials and plant.
- On call in connection with the company or project requirements.
- Organising and maintaining a program of track and welding assessments.
- The health and safety of yourself and all personals under your control.
About you
- PTS, Track welding TW3/RT3, Weld Inspection, LPT/MPT Testing
- GRASP/WQTS Competencies
- Full UK Driving licence (LGV)
- Experience in track construction and or renewals
If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.
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
- 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.
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.
