Works Train Fabricator Welder

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Date: 8 Jan 2025

Location: Folkestone, GB

Company: Getlink

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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JOB VACANCY - Fabricator/Welder (Works Train)

Job ID: 10904

Location: Folkestone, United Kingdom

Company: Eurotunnel Services Limited

Department: Works Train

Job type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Circa £41K (dependant on experience), plus benefits. 

 

Completed applications must be received no later than midnight on Friday 24th January 2025.

 

The Role

The Fabricator/Welder is responsible for the maintenance and repairs on a variety of works train rail plant equipment including locomotives, wagons, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), Hiabs, and road vehicles including Public Service Vehicles (PSVs), and light commercial vehicles.


Principal Accountabilities, Qualifications and Experience

  • Perform planned fabricating and welding maintenance and repairs for Works Train on rail plant equipment and road vehicles in accordance with the maintenance standards and schedules to achieve maximum availability and reliability. 
  • Complete corrective fabricating and welding maintenance and repairs of Works Train rail plant equipment and road vehicles in accordance with approved diagnostic procedures and instructions to ensure the equipment is returned to service in a safe and timely manner.
  • Operation of Works Train equipment and Locomotives within yard areas. 
  • Learn relevant computerised administrative systems. 
  • Become qualified in using all relevant equipment (e.g. locomotives, MEWPs, High Pressure (HP) wash, electrical/mechanical forklifts, etc.) 
  • Previous experience of fabricating/welding activities is essential. 
  • Coding/experience to the following are a requirement:
  1. Fillet and Butt in all welding positions 
  2. MIG/MAG, TIG and MMA 
  3. BS EN ISO 9606-1  
  4. BS EN ISO 15614-1 
  • Experience in motor vehicle/plant/railway is an advantage. 
  • A valid driving licence is essential. 
  • The ability to communicate in French is not essential but would be an advantage. 

 

 

For more information about Eurotunnel and who we are and the role, please click on the links below:  
About Eurotunnel

Job Description (Fabricator/Welder)

Important Information for Candidates

 

If you wish to apply for this opportunity, please click or tap on the Apply Now button below.

 

Applications are invited from agency workers who have a statutory right to apply in line with Section 13 of the Agency Workers Regulations 2010.   
For further information, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@eurotunnel.com.  

 

Please Note: From 1 January 2021, non-British and non-Irish nationals who do not already hold a UK immigration status will be required to obtain a visa in order to be able to work in the UK. Prior to applying for this role, please ensure that you are permitted to apply. 
For further information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.