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Inside IR35 Day Shift Acton Railway Engineering Works 27 TO 45/ HOUR paye OR Umbrella As a Welding Inspector the job holder will be responsible for undertaking inspections before, during and after welding in accordance with BS EN ISO 17637 (Non-destructive testing of Welds - Visual Testing ) on safety critical rolling stock vehicles and components. They will be required to investigate and report non-conformance and compile assurance documentation. At all times they will need to ensure that the requirements of the Workshops BS EN 15085 (Railway applications. Welding of railway vehicles and components Requirements for welding manufacturer) & ISO 3834 ( Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials) control manual are complied with throughout the repair process. All accountabilities are essential to met company mandated standards , to deliver quality welding and ensure a focus on consistent outputs and to ensure we have competent resources within out team to support Asset Performance & Capital Delivery(APCD) Fleet 1 - To complete inspections before, during and after welding according to the inspection and test plan, including any final inspections and testing in accordance with the inspection and test plan. 2. To carry out independent non-destructive testing of welds according to the inspection and test plan and to identify corrective actions needed to assure the standard of work. 3 - To interpret engineering drawings to ensure fabrications are produced in accordance to the drawing, comply to specifications and produce dimensional reports. To work in collaboration with the welders and operational managers to ensure consistency, quality and that railway assets meet or exceed minimum assurance levels. 4 - Record and report on non-conformances through the Logistics &Manufacturing (L&M) Quality Management system. Compile and complete quality documentation packs and verify the content is to the required standard. 5. Accurately report on hours worked and cost to be recharged to customers to ensure value for money at all times 6 - Conduct internal surveillance audits in accordance with BS EN 15085 & ISO 3834 to ensure a consistent welding standard, skills and competencies of staff to ensure that the requirements of the mandatory standard are met. 7 - At all times ensure that production activities are in accordance with the Manufacturing and Maintenance Welding Control Manual plus process confirmation checks to ensure best practice at all times. 8 - Witnessing welder qualification tests in accordance with ISO 9606 (Qualification testing of welders) part 1 and 2 to maintain the competency of the welding team and their ongoing professional development and ability to meet minimum standards for Fleet welding tasks. As well as coaching and mentoring welding staff to maintain standards They will work with the following teams to ensure quality and integrity of welding activities ; a clear understanding of demand and escalation of issues 1. Quality & Assurance Manager to ensure non conformances are recorded and improvement opportunities as re-tracked and actioned 2. Welding co-ordination team to receive instruction and provide feedback on work activities 3. Operations Managers to agreed variations to scope of work and what can be achieved within allocated time 4. Production Managers to provide feedback on identified issues so corrective interventions are made earlier to avoid full rework and minimise costs/ down time for the assets 5. Rolling Stock and Manufacturing Engineers who will oversee and assure the quality of maintenance work for Head of Fleet and Senior Managers before assets go back into service 1. Have a level 4 qualification in either Mechanical Engineering or Fabrication & Welding or relevant experience in an engineering discipline plus a proven track record in a quality control related role. 2. Minimum qualification to CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector. 3.Working knowledge of the requirements and application of ISO 5817 (Welding Fusion-welded joints; ISO 10042 Welding Arc-welded joints in aluminum and its alloys) ISO 3834 and EN 15085. 4. Previous qualification in MIG/MAG; TIG and MMA welding is desirable but not essential. 5. Computer literate and able to use the Microsoft Office software packages (Excel, Word and Access). 6. Knowledge of working in a rail or large scale manufacturing environment is desirable 1. Have highly developed written and verbal communication skills coupled with excellent interpersonal / organisational skills. 2. Be self-motivated, numerate, cost conscious and possess a high level of analytical skills. 3. Ability to read and understand Technical Drawings and welding specifications (desirable) Essential Welding inspection experience and of applying the following standard requirements ISO 5817 Welding Fusion-welded joints....quality levels for imperfections; ISO 10042 Welding Arc-welded joints in aluminium and its alloys; ISO 3834 Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials EN 15085 Railway applications. Welding of railway vehicles and components Requirements for welding manufacturer); Working knowledge of ISO 17637 Non-destructive testing of Welds - Visual Testing and ISO 9606 Qualification testing of welders is desirable This role will be based at Acton but will be required to work at other depots around the TfL network subject to business needs Role will be required to coach and mentor new welding inspectors TPBN1_UKTJ