Wheel Lathe Operator

Freightliner Group Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major logistics operator in Ipswich seeks a Wheel Lathe Operator to perform tyre turning on locomotives, adhering to safety standards and maintenance procedures. Ideal candidates must have a CNC machining background, mechanical maintenance experience, and a full UK driving licence. Competitive pay, a final-salary pension scheme, and various benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Final-salary pension scheme

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Life assurance scheme

Reimbursement on health treatments

Savings on new cars

Qualifications

• Commitment to safe working practices.
• Minimum apprentice-trained with a background in machining (CNC).
• Experience in mechanical maintenance and appreciation for working to tight tolerances.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health & safety and local safety policy requirements.
• Ensure Freightliner company engineering standards and procedures are applied.
• Complete tyre turning records accurately.
• Operate machinery including forklift trucks and cranes.
• Conduct basic preventive maintenance on the wheel lathe.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping.

Skills

Commitment to safe working practices

Machining (CNC) background

Mechanical maintenance experience

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Minimum apprentice-trained

Job description

time left to apply End Date: August 25, 2025 (11 days left to apply)

job requisition id ATR-4287

Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.

In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Group Ltd, Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.

Freightliner was recently voted Rail Freight Company of the Year at the 2024 Multimodal Awards. We are a proud WORK180 endorsed employer for women, highlighting the company’s commitment to increased diversity and a supportive work culture for all employees.

Wheel Lathe Operator

Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd

Who are we looking for?

A vacancy has arisen for a Wheel Lathe Operator at our Ipswich Vehicle Maintenance Facility (IVMF) located near to Ipswich Train Station to perform tyre turning on locomotives, wagons, and loose wheelsets, in accordance with approved maintenance plans and technical standards.

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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 Freightliner 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.
• Maintaining 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 final-salary 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. From reimbursement on health treatments, to savings on new cars.

Ipswich VMF operates 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.

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 competitive pay, excellent benefits, a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team.