Welding Inspector

Welding Inspector - Rail / Rolling Stock
Location: London (Acton)
Rate: £47.48 per hour
Type: Contract

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Welding Inspector to support inspection and assurance activities on safety‑critical rolling stock vehicles and components within a rail engineering environment.

The successful candidate will carry out inspections before, during and after welding, ensuring all work complies with the relevant industry standards and quality requirements before assets return to service.

• Conduct welding inspections in line with the Inspection and Test Plan and relevant standards.
• Perform visual inspection of welds in accordance with ISO 17637.
• Identify defects and recommend corrective actions to maintain welding quality.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure fabrication meets required tolerances.
• Record and investigate non‑conformances within the Quality Management System.
• Compile and complete quality documentation packs to the required standard.
• Carry out internal surveillance audits to ensure compliance with welding procedures.
• Witness welder qualification tests in accordance with ISO 9606 and support the development of welding personnel.
• Work closely with quality, production, engineering and operations teams to ensure consistent welding standards.

• Level 4 qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Fabrication & Welding, or equivalent engineering experience.

• CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector certification (minimum).

• Proven experience in a welding inspection or quality control role.

• Experience applying the following standards:

  • ISO 5817 - Quality levels for imperfections in fusion‑welded joints

  • ISO 10042 - Arc‑welded joints in aluminium and its alloys

  • ISO 3834 - Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials

  • EN 15085 - Welding of railway vehicles and components

• Strong ability to interpret technical drawings and welding specifications.

• Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills.

We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed.

For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on or email your CV and covering letter to .