Wheel Lathe Operative
Posted on Jun 22, 2026 by CV-Library
Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£40k - £43k Annual
Full-Time
Wheel Lathe Operative
Based in Suffolk
£40,000 - £43,000
Are you an experienced Machinist looking for your next challenge? Are you looking for an opportunity with long term progression and stability?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering team in Ipswich, offering long-term stability, investment in training, and the chance to apply your expertise within machining in the railway sector.
Why this role and company?
You will be joining a reputable company within the railway sector with a great track record of progressing their staff, demonstrated by their internal training modules on offer. It is a great opportunity for candidates looking to get into the railway sector and enhance their machinist skills and competencies.
What will I be doing?
As a Wheel Lathe Operative, you will be operating the wheel lathe machine, which is used primarily to reprofile and the maintenance of the wheels. Typical duties will include:
Operating and programming the wheel lathe machine
Measuring and inspecting wheels
Making sure the lathe and associated tools are properly maintained
Reading technical drawings
Ensuring safety and compliance is upheld at all times to company standards
Hours wise, the shift will be operating on a Roster of 3 on 3 off 24/7 rotation:
Day: 06:00am – 18:00pm
Night: 18:00 pm – 06:00am
What do we need?
1-year minimum experience as a Machinist
Must complete a criminal convictions questionnaire as part of the application process
Be able to pass a DBS
Be able to pass a Drugs & Alcohol test
Be able to pass a full rail medical – this will include, eyesight, hearing, heart, lungs, etc…
Provide your Right to Work documents before deployment
Happy to help mentality/attitude.
What’s in it for me?
Our client is offering an excellent package upon joining their business.
£40,000 - £43,000 (depending on experience)
Training and development modules
Overtime is available at managements discretion
Final salary pension scheme
31 days’ holiday
Next Steps:
If you are interested in this vacancy, then please do one of the following:
Hit the apply button
Or email confirming your interest to organise an informal chat about the position
Once we receive your application, I’ll personally review it and get in touch within 24 hours to chat about your career goals and how this role could fit.
About Ganymede Solutions:
Ganymede Solutions Ltd specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website.
By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website.
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
Based in Suffolk
£40,000 - £43,000
Are you an experienced Machinist looking for your next challenge? Are you looking for an opportunity with long term progression and stability?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering team in Ipswich, offering long-term stability, investment in training, and the chance to apply your expertise within machining in the railway sector.
Why this role and company?
You will be joining a reputable company within the railway sector with a great track record of progressing their staff, demonstrated by their internal training modules on offer. It is a great opportunity for candidates looking to get into the railway sector and enhance their machinist skills and competencies.
What will I be doing?
As a Wheel Lathe Operative, you will be operating the wheel lathe machine, which is used primarily to reprofile and the maintenance of the wheels. Typical duties will include:
Operating and programming the wheel lathe machine
Measuring and inspecting wheels
Making sure the lathe and associated tools are properly maintained
Reading technical drawings
Ensuring safety and compliance is upheld at all times to company standards
Hours wise, the shift will be operating on a Roster of 3 on 3 off 24/7 rotation:
Day: 06:00am – 18:00pm
Night: 18:00 pm – 06:00am
What do we need?
1-year minimum experience as a Machinist
Must complete a criminal convictions questionnaire as part of the application process
Be able to pass a DBS
Be able to pass a Drugs & Alcohol test
Be able to pass a full rail medical – this will include, eyesight, hearing, heart, lungs, etc…
Provide your Right to Work documents before deployment
Happy to help mentality/attitude.
What’s in it for me?
Our client is offering an excellent package upon joining their business.
£40,000 - £43,000 (depending on experience)
Training and development modules
Overtime is available at managements discretion
Final salary pension scheme
31 days’ holiday
Next Steps:
If you are interested in this vacancy, then please do one of the following:
Hit the apply button
Or email confirming your interest to organise an informal chat about the position
Once we receive your application, I’ll personally review it and get in touch within 24 hours to chat about your career goals and how this role could fit.
About Ganymede Solutions:
Ganymede Solutions Ltd specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website.
By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website.
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
Reference: 225277948
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Wheel Lathe Operative
Posted on Jun 22, 2026 by CV-Library
Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£40k - £43k Annual
Full-Time
Wheel Lathe Operative
Based in Suffolk
£40,000 - £43,000
Are you an experienced Machinist looking for your next challenge? Are you looking for an opportunity with long term progression and stability?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering team in Ipswich, offering long-term stability, investment in training, and the chance to apply your expertise within machining in the railway sector.
Why this role and company?
You will be joining a reputable company within the railway sector with a great track record of progressing their staff, demonstrated by their internal training modules on offer. It is a great opportunity for candidates looking to get into the railway sector and enhance their machinist skills and competencies.
What will I be doing?
As a Wheel Lathe Operative, you will be operating the wheel lathe machine, which is used primarily to reprofile and the maintenance of the wheels. Typical duties will include:
Operating and programming the wheel lathe machine
Measuring and inspecting wheels
Making sure the lathe and associated tools are properly maintained
Reading technical drawings
Ensuring safety and compliance is upheld at all times to company standards
Hours wise, the shift will be operating on a Roster of 3 on 3 off 24/7 rotation:
Day: 06:00am – 18:00pm
Night: 18:00 pm – 06:00am
What do we need?
1-year minimum experience as a Machinist
Must complete a criminal convictions questionnaire as part of the application process
Be able to pass a DBS
Be able to pass a Drugs & Alcohol test
Be able to pass a full rail medical – this will include, eyesight, hearing, heart, lungs, etc…
Provide your Right to Work documents before deployment
Happy to help mentality/attitude.
What’s in it for me?
Our client is offering an excellent package upon joining their business.
£40,000 - £43,000 (depending on experience)
Training and development modules
Overtime is available at managements discretion
Final salary pension scheme
31 days’ holiday
Next Steps:
If you are interested in this vacancy, then please do one of the following:
Hit the apply button
Or email confirming your interest to organise an informal chat about the position
Once we receive your application, I’ll personally review it and get in touch within 24 hours to chat about your career goals and how this role could fit.
About Ganymede Solutions:
Ganymede Solutions Ltd specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website.
By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website.
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
Based in Suffolk
£40,000 - £43,000
Are you an experienced Machinist looking for your next challenge? Are you looking for an opportunity with long term progression and stability?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering team in Ipswich, offering long-term stability, investment in training, and the chance to apply your expertise within machining in the railway sector.
Why this role and company?
You will be joining a reputable company within the railway sector with a great track record of progressing their staff, demonstrated by their internal training modules on offer. It is a great opportunity for candidates looking to get into the railway sector and enhance their machinist skills and competencies.
What will I be doing?
As a Wheel Lathe Operative, you will be operating the wheel lathe machine, which is used primarily to reprofile and the maintenance of the wheels. Typical duties will include:
Operating and programming the wheel lathe machine
Measuring and inspecting wheels
Making sure the lathe and associated tools are properly maintained
Reading technical drawings
Ensuring safety and compliance is upheld at all times to company standards
Hours wise, the shift will be operating on a Roster of 3 on 3 off 24/7 rotation:
Day: 06:00am – 18:00pm
Night: 18:00 pm – 06:00am
What do we need?
1-year minimum experience as a Machinist
Must complete a criminal convictions questionnaire as part of the application process
Be able to pass a DBS
Be able to pass a Drugs & Alcohol test
Be able to pass a full rail medical – this will include, eyesight, hearing, heart, lungs, etc…
Provide your Right to Work documents before deployment
Happy to help mentality/attitude.
What’s in it for me?
Our client is offering an excellent package upon joining their business.
£40,000 - £43,000 (depending on experience)
Training and development modules
Overtime is available at managements discretion
Final salary pension scheme
31 days’ holiday
Next Steps:
If you are interested in this vacancy, then please do one of the following:
Hit the apply button
Or email confirming your interest to organise an informal chat about the position
Once we receive your application, I’ll personally review it and get in touch within 24 hours to chat about your career goals and how this role could fit.
About Ganymede Solutions:
Ganymede Solutions Ltd specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website.
By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website.
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
Reference: 225277948
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