Wheel Lathe Operator

Ganymede Solutions; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic pension scheme

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Life assurance scheme

Health treatment reimbursement

Savings on new cars

Job summary

Ganymede Solutions is seeking a Wheel Lathe Operator in Ipswich to perform wheel turning on vehicles and loose wheelsets in line with maintenance plans and standards.

The role requires apprentice-trained machining (CNC) with a full UK driving licence, and the ability to work 12-hour shifts on a 3 on/3 off rotation. A strong commitment to safety and quality is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health & safety and local safety policy requirements.
• Ensure engineering standards and procedures are applied and followed.
• Complete tyre turning records accurately using Asset Management System and Excel.
• Operate machinery including forklift trucks, cranes, and the shunt vehicle.
• Conduct basic preventive maintenance on the wheel lathe.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in a safe environment.

Skills

Safe working practices

Machining background

CNC experience

Shift work

Education

Apprentice-trained in machining (CNC)

Tools

Wheel lathe

Forklift

Cranes

Asset Management System

Excel

Job description

Lathe / Machine Operator

Location: Ipswich

Salary: £(phone number removed)

Shifts: 3 on 3 off (12 hours Days & Nights Rotation)

Who are we looking for?

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 r 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 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.

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?

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.

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.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation