Job Title: Welder
Salary: £65,304.00 Grade WE14
Location: Lillie Bridge Depot, West Kensington, London.
Shifts: Monday- Friday Nights – Hours 2300-0600
Contract – London Underground – Permanent
Overview of Role
The job holder must be committed to the London Underground General Safety & Environmental Policy statement and the Company’s safety & environmental programme and be aware of his/her contribution to the programme, including the requirement to monitor safety performance and compliance with the systems established to assist in maintaining high safety & environmental standards.
The job holder must be familiar with the safety & environmental legislation that is relevant to his/her post and comply with the necessary statutory requirements. These will include the Health & Safety at Work Act, Fire Precautions Act 1971 and associated regulations.
Licences Required for this role:
Entry permit
Fire licence core
Fire licence engineering
Depot track accustomed person
Track accustomed person
Track trolley operator
Abrasive wheel regulations
Clean Driving licence
Experience & Qualifications:
Thermic Welding – TW3, RT3
Manual Metal Arc – MMA 1-4, MMA 5 (desired) and MMA 7
Key Responsibilities
1. Prepare for welding asset:
obtain authorisation and specifications
ensure all appropriate PPE is available
ensure equipment transported to the site safely
2. Thermic weld rails:
correctly identify rail and site
assemble cutting equipment
cut the rail
ensure that the rails are in line ready for welding
prepare equipment ready for welding
weld the rail
remove welding equipment
profile grind the weld and refit fastenings
inspect weld
3. Weld repair crossing and Rail defects:
identify cracks and grind out
ensure all cracks have been removed - MPI/DPI tests
pre-heat the rail
weld the rail
profile grind the weld
inspect weld - MPI/DPI tests
4. Weld conductor rails:
ensure equipment is correctly prepared and safe for use
cut rail and weld preps
weld the rail
profile grind the weld
5. Restore work area:
Restore asset to a safe condition
Record results
Clean down the site
6. Develop Self
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.
Any employment offer will be subject to the candidate passing the relevant Occupational Health Medical Assessment.
Application Process
Please apply using your CV and a one-page covering letter. We recommend that you consider the motivations, skills, knowledge and experience required for this role and ensure your CV and one-page cover letter outlines where you meet these criteria.
PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 26th March 25 @ 23:59
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:
* Final salary pension scheme
* Free travel for you on the TfL network
* Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home to work or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
* 29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
* TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
* Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
* Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
* Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
* Discounted Eurostar travel
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