- Type: Full Time
- Region: UK - London
- Town/City: Kensington and Chelsea, London
- Posted: 11/07/2025
- Reference: RT/Weld/Lon_1752248511
Job Description
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
Prepare for welding asset
obtain authorisation and specifications
ensure all appropriate PPE is available
ensure equipment transported to the site safely
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
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
Weld conductor rails
ensure equipment is correctly prepared and safe for use
cut rail and weld preps
weld the rail
profile grind the weld
Restore work area
Restore asset to a safe condition
Record results
Clean down the site
Develop Self
Maintain expert Knowledge
Review Performance
Plan Development
Implement Development Plans
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 1 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
Benefits
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
As an equal opportunities employer McGinley Support Services (Infrastructure) Ltd is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective applicants. We actively seek applications from all sectors of the community and particularly encourage applications from women, those with a disability (that is permissible to a safety-critical environment) and ethnically diverse or ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the construction industry.
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