PTS Rail Welder – MMA 1-5 & FCAW 1-2

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PTS Rail Welder – MMA 1-5 & FCAW 1-2

Location: South East England

Contract: Permanent

Shifts: Nights, Weekends, Midweek

Pay: Details available on request

RSS Infrastructure are recruiting experienced PTS Rail Welders with Sentinel welding competencies (MMA 1-5 & FCAW 1-2) to support rail infrastructure projects across the South East.

Working within a Network Rail framework, you will join a highly skilled team delivering rail welding works on the UK rail network. This role offers stable permanent employment, guaranteed hours, and excellent opportunities for career progression within a leading rail infrastructure contractor.

What you’ll do

• Carry out Manual Metal Arc (MMA) rail welding on the UK rail infrastructure
• Undertake FCAW welding activities in accordance with rail industry standards
• Work safely on or near the line following Network Rail safe systems of work
• Operate as part of a 2–4 person rail welding team delivering infrastructure works
• Maintain compliance with Sentinel competencies and rail safety requirements
• Use rail cutting and preparation equipment, including Robel 13:49 rail saw, where required

What you need

Essential

• Sentinel Personal Track Safety (PTS)
• Valid Sentinel welding competencies: MMA 1-5
• Valid Sentinel welding competencies: FCAW 1-2
• Experience working on UK rail infrastructure
• Experience working within Network Rail frameworks
• Full driving licence

Desirable

• Experience operating Robel 13:49 rail saw
• Additional rail welding or track competencies

Benefits

RSS Infrastructure offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Guaranteed 130 hours per month
• 25 days annual leave
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health Cash Plan
• BUPA private medical insurance
• Company sick pay
• Free training and competency assessments
• Opportunities for career progression and further rail competencies

About us

RSS Infrastructure (RSSI) is a leading service provider to the rail and construction industries. With over 200 full-time employees and a strong contingent workforce, we deliver high-quality services nationwide across Civils, Rail Operations, Signalling & Telecoms, Track Warning Systems, Arboriculture, Welding and more.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we actively encourage applications from reservists and veterans.

Find out more about working with us: https://auctusmg.co.uk/work-for-us/