Job Vacancy
Fabricator/Welder (Works Train)

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

Job ID: 10904

Location: Folkestone, United Kingdom (GB)

Company: Eurotunnel Services Limited

Department: Works Train

Job type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Circa. £41k (dependent on experience), plus benefits.

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:
 Fillet and Butt in all welding positions
 MIG/MAG, TIG and MMA
 BS EN ISO 9606-1
 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.
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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.

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