Welder

RailwayPeople; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

RailwayPeople is seeking experienced MIG welders for the Derby/Nottingham region to support ongoing rail welding projects. You will perform high‑quality welding on structural assemblies and underframe sections, and help fabricate surfaces ready for welding.

Ideal candidates have MIG welding expertise, experience in welding on mild steel, and can read engineering drawings. You will work from instruction as part of a team, with attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• MIG welding experience combined with fabrication activities.
• Experience welding on mild steel.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality welding on structural assemblies and underframe sections.
• Help fabricate and prepare surfaces ready for welding.

Skills

MIG welding

Welding & fabrication

Reading drawings

Rolling stock

Job description

MIG Welders
Location: Nottingham / Derby
Salary: good rates of pay depending on experience
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday – Minimum 40 hours a week

We are seeking experienced MIG welders in the Derby / Nottingham region to support ongoing MIG welding projects within the rail industry.

Your New Opportunity

Become part of an expert engineering team delivering high‑quality MIG welding, fabrication and structural preparation on rolling stock vehicles.

• Perform high‑quality welding on structural assemblies and underframe sections
• Help to fabricate and prepare surfaces ready for welding

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll offer MIG welding expertise combined with practical mechanical assembly experience.

• A background in welding and fabrication in either MIG, Stick or MMA
• Experience of welding on mild steel
• You will be able to weld different angles such as vertical and overhead and carry out multi runs

• Must be able to work from engineering drawings and instruction.
• Have a strong attention to detail
• Able to work on your own and as part of a team.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 1 years’ experience
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to pass a medical, drug & alcohol screening