Wheel Lathe Operator: Precision Rail Machinist

Freightliner Group Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Final-salary pension scheme

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Opportunities for ongoing training and

Job summary

Heavy Haul Rail is seeking a Wheel Lathe Operator in the UK. You will work within a skilled engineering team, turning wheels on locomotives, wagons and wheelsets while upholding stringent safety, quality and operational standards.

The role requires experience in machining environments, attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintenance records, basic tooling checks and continuous improvement. A UK driving licence is essential, and candidates with rail or heavy engineering backgrounds

Job description

Heavy Haul Rail is seeking a Wheel Lathe Operator in the UK. You will work within a skilled engineering team, turning wheels on locomotives, wagons and wheelsets while upholding stringent safety, quality and operational standards.

The role requires experience in machining environments, attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintenance records, basic tooling checks and continuous improvement. A UK driving licence is essential, and candidates with rail or heavy engineering backgrounds