Wheel Lathe Operator — Free Tram Travel & Advanced Maintenance

KeolisAmey Metrolink; Manchester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tram travel

Discounts for staff

Family friendly policies

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Keolis Amey Metrolink (KAM) is seeking an experienced Wheel Lathe Operator in Manchester to join our maintenance team and ensure tram assets are safe and reliable. You’ll replay a hands-on role in reprofiling wheelsets and support day-to-day maintenance activities within a multi-disciplined team.

The role emphasizes safety and a Just Culture, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge tram systems and collaborate with OEMs and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Educated to NVQ Level 3 in engineering discipline / Advanced modern apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Experience of using digital and analogue wheel lathes.
• Knowledge of maintenance/fault-finding, and support activities associated with tyre turn activities.
• Experience in a large maintenance environment with a focus on safety and completing maintenance activities to plan.
• Adaptability to the varying demands of the maintenance and operational needs.
• Good knowledge of IT systems including the Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Turn wheelsets to the required standard to ensure reliable and safety of assets.
• Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders including OEMs.
• Proactively identify maintenance issues and provide prompt, constructive feedback, on tram maintenance and wheel lathe tasks.
• Hands-on Maintenance - You’ll help care for our tram assets by following detailed maintenance instructions and keeping everything in tip-top shape.
• You’ll only take on tasks you’re trained and confident to complete, helping us maintain a safe and professional working environment.

Skills

Wheel lathe operations

Maintenance support

IT skills (MS Office)

Safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in engineering discipline / Advanced modern apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Digital wheel lathe

Analogue wheel lathe

Job description

Keolis Amey Metrolink (KAM) is seeking an experienced Wheel Lathe Operator in Manchester to join our maintenance team and ensure tram assets are safe and reliable. You’ll replay a hands-on role in reprofiling wheelsets and support day-to-day maintenance activities within a multi-disciplined team.

The role emphasizes safety and a Just Culture, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge tram systems and collaborate with OEMs and internal teams.