PlaterWelder, Charlton

Cory is one of the UKs leading resource management recycling and energy recovery companies. We use the River Thames as a green highway saving around 100000 truck movements a year a vital way of getting traffic off the road and making London safer and less polluted. As a river-based business we are proud to support the growth of the Thames economy and the wider inland waterways sector.

As a Plater/Welder at Cory youll play a hands-on role in maintaining and repairing the vessels that keep Londons waste moving by river. Working as part of our Ship Repair Services team youll support both in-house operations and thirdparty customers helping ensure our fleet of tugs barges and containers remains safe compliant and reliable.

This is a varied practical role where no two days are the same. From fabricating steel barge and vessel sections to carrying out emergency repairs and salvage work your skills will be used across a wide range of engineering challenges. Youll also support yard activities vessel movements in and out of slipways and the general upkeep of our Charlton site. While based at Charlton youll occasionally be asked to work at other sites typically our Gravesend location.

Safety and environmental responsibility sit at the heart of everything we do. Youll work in full compliance with international national and company legislation take part in emergency exercises and help ensure Corys high standards are met every day.

Youll also have the opportunity to support the development of others including assisting in the training of apprentices. Its a role where your experience matters not just in what you build and repair but in the example you set for the next generation of engineers.

Were looking for someone with solid hot works experience including welding fabrication and burning who is confident working with heavy machinery and engineering equipment. Youll be comfortable turning technical drawings into highquality practical solutions.

An understanding of working at height and confined or enclosed space environments is essential as is a strong commitment to safe working practices. Youll take personal responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment for yourself and those around you.

This role suits someone who enjoys teamwork and flexibility. Youll work closely with colleagues across Ship Repair Services and be adaptable with working hours when operational demands require it.

While the role is based at Charlton youll occasionally work at our Gravesend site. A full driving licence would be an advantage but above all were looking for someone who brings a positive attitude practical expertise and pride in their work.