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Welder / Plater – Rail Rolling Stock Maintenance (Exempt from IR35)

Location: West Midlands

Contract: Exempt from IR35

We are recruiting experienced Welders to join a specialist rail engineering team carrying out maintenance and corrosion repair on rolling stock vehicles. This is an excellent opportunity for contractors who want stable, long-term work within a high‑performing depot environment.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for structural repair, fabrication, and corrosion remediation on a variety of rolling stock fleets. Working as part of an established engineering team, you will carry out mechanical repair tasks using a range of welding and metalworking tools.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out corrosion repair, structural patching, and fabrication on rail vehicles

Use MIG / MAG welding to complete high‑quality repairs in line with depot specifications

Operate plasma cutting tools, grinders, and other metalworking equipment

Interpret engineering drawings and follow safe working procedures

Ensure all work complies with industry standards and depot quality requirements

Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow all H&S protocols

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Welder/Fabricator, ideally within the rail, heavy engineering, or industrial sectors

Competent in MIG / MAG welding

Experience using plasma cutters, grinders, and other fabrication tools

Ability to work independently and as part of a depot maintenance team

Understanding of safe working practices within a heavy engineering environment

Right to work in the UK

Pass a Rail Medical, Drugs and Alcohol screening

Benefits

Outside IR35

Long-term project work

Weekly payments

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