Wheel Lathe Technician

KeolisAmey DLR; Greater Manchester; Presencial; GBP 52.000 - 63.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Free Tram Travel

Sponsored family pass

25 days holiday

Amazing discounts

Wellbeing support

Career development

Resumo da vaga

KeolisAmey Metrolink is seeking a Wheel Lathe Operator to join our maintenance team in Greater Manchester. You will support wheel lathe operations and day-to-day maintenance, helping keep assets safe, reliable and operational for one of the UK's iconic tram systems.

We value safety, wellbeing and teamwork, promoting a Just Culture in every task. The role offers a stable full-time position with competitive benefits and development opportunities.

Qualificações

• Educated to NVQ Level 3 in engineering or equivalent.
• Experience using digital and analogue wheel lathes.
• Experience in a large maintenance environment with focus on safety and completing maintenance activities to plan.
• Ability to follow detailed maintenance instructions and work safely with stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Turn wheelsets to required standards for safety and reliability.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including OEMs.
• Identify maintenance issues and provide prompt feedback on wheel lathe tasks.

Conhecimentos

Wheel lathe operation

Maintenance

Safety culture

Stakeholder liaison

Formação

NVQ Level 3 in engineering

Advanced modern apprenticeship

Descrição da vaga

The Vacancy

We have an exciting opportunity in our maintenance department for an experienced Wheel Lathe Operator, to join our multi-disciplined team, to ensure our assets remain safe, reliable and operational.

From reprofiling wheelsets to supporting the maintenance teams with day-to-day activities, you will be an integral member of the team that keeps Greater Manchester moving. Whether you're supporting the team in wheel lathe operations or carrying out essential maintenance activities, your contribution will play a vital role in keeping one of the UK's most iconic transport systems running smoothly.

We're looking for someone who's not just technically skilled, but also a true champion of safety, wellbeing, and teamwork. You'll be an advocate for excellence, helping to embed a "Just Culture" of care and accountability in everything we do.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team that keeps Manchester moving
• Work on cutting-edge tram systems
• Collaborate with passionate professionals
• Grow your skills in a supportive environment
• Help shape a culture of safety and integrity

Key accountabilities will include:

• 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.

What you'll bring:

• Educated to NVQ Level 3 in an 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
• Highly developed understanding of support and maintenance activities and the systems development lifecycle associated with wheelsets and axles
• Good knowledge of IT systems including the Microsoft applications

What we will offer you:

• Salary of £57,724 p.a
• Permanent, working full-time 37.5 hrs per week
• Free Tram Travel for all our colleagues, plus a sponsored pass for an immediate family member.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Access to Amazing Discounts at major retailers including Asda, Currys PC World, John Lewis and many more.
• Family Friendly Policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Wellbeing Support including a free counselling, health checks and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Supporting your development focusing on career pathways and professional fees covered if required for role.

The closing date for applications: 3rd November 2026

Our Commitment to you:

At KAM, we celebrate the diversity of our customers, communities, and colleagues, and strive for a workforce which is equitable, inclusive and representative of the communities we serve and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, and sexual orientation to apply. We look forward to receiving your application.

We live our values of "We Care, We Commit, We Imagine" through our behaviours and we strongly believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and create an environment where individuals can imagine that anything is possible. We care about our people, and we fully commit to creating an inclusive environment where our people feel valued, respected and empowered to thrive.

We recognise the importance of flexibility in the workplace and where possible, we will do our best to consider alternative working patterns or flexible arrangements to help you balance work and life in a way that works for you and the business.

What we will need to check:

• Proof of address.
• Evidence of right to work in the UK.
• References from previous employment or studies from the last 3 years
• Pre-employment medical (level subject to role).
• Criminal Records self-declaration check, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).

The Company

KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM) is the largest light rail network in the UK. Growing and evolving since first opening in 1992. Metrolink have so far expanded to 103km of track, 99 stops and 147 trams, with a target of 52 million yearly passengers by the end of 2022.

We recognise and celebrate the diversity of our customers, communities and colleagues and strive for a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and society at large.

The Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays
• Free Metrolink Travel
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Discounts at most major retailers
• Free wellbeing resources