TBM Fitters, Welders and Electricians

Joseph Gallagher Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tunnelling company in the UK is recruiting for multiple roles including TBM Fitters, Electricians, and Welders. Candidates should have experience in tunnelling projects, strong health and safety awareness, and relevant certifications like JIB Gold Card and AWS welding certificate. This full-time position offers long-term employment opportunities particularly in tunnelling operations across England.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a mechanical engineer on tunnelling projects.
• Experience working on TBM projects.
• Proven experience as a welder.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance on tunnelling plant equipment.
• Perform installation works for the TBM & tunnelling equipment.
• Read blueprints and weld components while ensuring safety.

Skills

Mechanical engineering on tunnelling projects

Strong knowledge of tunnelling machines

Health and safety awareness

Welding equipment and procedures

Technical document interpretation

English proficiency

Education

TEEPS or TSTS qualification

JIB Gold Card

Safety Critical Medical (desired)

Relevant apprenticeship program

AWS welding certificate

Job description

Division: Tunnelling

Location: London, Liverpool, Scotland, South and West of England

Hours: Full‑time

Contract: Fixed term (long term roles)

The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned business that delivers expertise and innovation, putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and drive. We understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in. To Joseph Gallagher, this means acting responsibly in all that we do to add value, not only in our commercial activities, but beyond, to the local communities, our environments, our people and the quality of our work.

I'm pleased to confirm that we are recruiting three exciting roles for one of our London projects.

TBM Fitters

As the TBM Fitter, you will be required to:

• Carry out preventative maintenance on tunnelling plant equipment
• Carry out maintenance and reactive repairs
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed

Experience / qualifications needed:

• Experience working as a mechanical engineer on tunnelling projects
• Strong knowledge of tunnelling machines and plant equipment
• A strong health and safety awareness
• TEEPS or TSTS qualification would be highly beneficial

TBM Electricians

As the TBM electrician you will perform maintenance and installation works for the TBM & Tunnelling equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance on plant and equipment
• Carry out reactive repairs and maintenance as required
• Installation of tunnelling & plant equipment

Experience needed:

• Experience working on TBM projects
• Strong health and safety awareness

Qualifications/Training

• JIB Gold Card
• Safety Critical Medical (desired)
• Tunnelling training would be highly beneficial
• ECS card

TBM Welders

As a skilled TBM Welder, you will be responsible for cutting and joining metals and other materials. You will operate appropriate equipment to put together mechanical structures or parts with a great deal of precision. Your job is important as it provides the foundation for strong infrastructure.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi‑automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Repair TBM machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety

Experience needed:

• Proven experience as welder
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA etc.)
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings

Knowledge / Qualifications

• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face‑shield, gloves etc.)
• Deftness and attention to detail
• Proficient in English
• Successful completion of a relevant apprenticeship program is required
• Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be a plus

Should you have any questions about these roles, please email [e-mail].

Joseph Gallagher Group are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.