Job Title: Welding Technician - Railway Type: Permanent Location: Hereford Salary: Dependant on experience Job Reference: BMWELDTE I am looking for an experienced Welder who has experience with thermite welding, specifically within the railway sector to deliver engineering and technical excellence across the West Midlands and South West, based in Hereford. This role would perfectly suit an existing skilled Welder, looking to play a pivotal role in keeping the nation moving. As a Welding Technician, you will be vital to the maintenance team. Railway experience isn't essential, but your current skill set will need to match the following requirements. Job specific details: Problem-solving - You're dedicated to finding practical and secure solutions, continuously improving your skills and staying updated on relevant standards, procedures, and guidelines to address workplace challenges. Leadership - You have the ability to guide, inspire, and manage a team to ensure safe and efficient work completion. Eagerness to learn - You actively pursue skill development and stay current with new standards, procedures, and instructions within your area of expertise. Strong communication - You possess excellent communication skills, allowing you to clearly convey instructions to the team and collaborate effectively with colleagues. Appropriate qualification - You ideally hold an NVQ Level 1 or 2 related to the field you're applying for, or possess equivalent relevant experience. Safety focus - You consistently demonstrate safe practices, organise and enforce safe working systems, and feel confident raising concerns if a situation appears unsafe. Technical expertise - You bring experience and knowledge in inspection, fault identification, maintenance, and renewal techniques relevant to the role you're applying for. Additional information: Driving requirements - A valid category B driving licence is essential, as you will be expected to drive industry specific vehicles. Commute - Applicants must live within a 60-minute travel distance from the location they are applying to. Outdoor environment - Our technicians perform their duties outdoors in all weather conditions, so you should be comfortable working in various environments. Shift patterns - Technician positions require flexibility, as shifts vary and include days, nights, and weekends. Safety requirements - Employment offers are contingent upon passing drug and alcohol tests, a medical assessment, and BPSS pre-employment checks, which include vision and hearing tests. For more information, please apply or contact Billy Mitchell at Advance TRS. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status