Technician (welding and grinding)

[john46]

Hi, I've just seen this job on network rail and would like to know abit more about what it is?
I'm a welder in the oil and gas industry but would love to work on the railways!
Could anyone shed a bit more light on it? Day to day duties? What shifts? Career prospects? What do they look for? Money? etc.

Thanks in advanced.

 

[nsilvo]

dont know the specifics but a friend of mine got into it a few years back and is doing well for himself.

coming from Petroleum Industry you would probably be snapped up due to the emphasis on Health and safety

 

[Stuart-h]

money is ok with network rail.
Day to day duties wise you could be doing anything and everything. Work it on the basis if you haven't got a ticket to do it then you cant do it!

Shifts wise most work happens at night when the line is on a possision.

 

[john46]

Thanks for the replys. How do the shifts work 4 on 4 off? Are they rotating?
Is there potential to develop your career? What's the money like?

I would like to do it, it's just a commute 30 mile commute.

 

[john46]

Wahoo I've got an interview

 

[Deltic Dan]

Not sure if your aware but rail welding is a totally different type/style of welding to your mig/tig style welding its more of a casting style depending if you'll be doing thermite or railtech processes but both very similar

 

[Elecman]

There is also the welding up of crossings on a fairly regular basis that's very skilled

 

[john46]

Yes I've seen the videos of the casting/ thermite welding, it all looks very interesting.
My only issue really is how much it pays? (As it didn't say) and I'll have a 35 mile commute.