At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate lathes to turn wheels on vehicles and maintain machinery.
- Company: Join a leading maintenance team in Ipswich with a focus on safety and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, fantastic pension, enhanced family leave, and health treatment reimbursements.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with a commitment to safety and a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in a rewarding role with excellent growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Apprentice-trained in machining, mechanical maintenance experience, and a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 37000 £ per year.
A vacancy has arisen for a Wheel Lathe Operator at our Maintenance located near to Ipswich to perform wheel turning on vehicles and loose wheelsets, in accordance with approved maintenance plans and technical standards.
On your first day, we’ll expect you to have:
- Commitment to safe working practices
- Minimum apprentice-trained with a background in machining (CNC)
- Experience in mechanical maintenance and an appreciation for working to tight tolerances
- Full UK Driving Licence
What your key responsibilities will be:
- Adhere to health & safety and local safety policy requirements, and other safety and technical standards.
- Ensure company engineering standards and procedures are applied and followed.
- Complete all tyre turning records accurately, using our electronic Asset Management System and Excel spreadsheets.
- Operate machinery including forklift trucks, cranes, and the shunt vehicle.
- Conduct basic preventive maintenance on the wheel lathe.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping to ensure a clean and safe environment.
Our perks and benefits:
Our people are our most important asset. We strive to empower our employees, ensuring they are trained and competent, fit for work, always informed, and completely engaged in our culture that places safety and wellbeing firmly at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles. In return we can offer considerable career progression, and a rewarding career in an award-winning team alongside:
- Competitive pay
- Fantastic pension scheme after an initial qualifying period
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Access to the company's life assurance scheme
- A range of benefits to make your own so you can get the most of your work and home life which will also help save you money and hassle.
We operate a 24/7 shift roster so a flexible approach to working hours is essential. The shifts are 12 hours and fatigue levels are monitored so candidates must live within a reasonable distance to the Depot.
This post is subject to standard pre-employment checks including employment references, medical & D&A screening and successful DBS background checks.
Could it be time to start your career journey with us? Apply today!
Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.
To apply please send a copy of your updated CV to (url removed).
Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Wheel Lathe Operator in Ipswich employer: Ganymede Solutions
Ganymede Solutions is an excellent employer for those seeking a meaningful role in the rail industry, offering a competitive salary and a flexible working environment that promotes work-life balance. With a strong commitment to diversity and equal opportunities, employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills within a supportive culture that values health, safety, quality, and environmental excellence across projects in the South of England.
