Join our team at Keolis Amey Metrolink (KAM), the largest light rail network in the UK!
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?
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Be part of a team that keeps Manchester moving
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Work on cutting-edge tram systems
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Collaborate with passionate professionals
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Grow your skills in a supportive environment
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Help shape a culture of safety and integrity
Key accountabilities will include:
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Turn wheelsets to the required standard to ensure reliable and safety of assets
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Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders including OEMs.
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Proactively identify maintenance issues and provide prompt, constructive feedback, on tram maintenance and wheel lathe tasks.
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Hands-on Maintenance - You’ll help care for our tram assets by following detailed maintenance instructions and keeping everything in tip-top shape.
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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:
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Educated to NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline / Advanced modern apprenticeship or equivalent experience
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Experience of using digital and analogue wheel lathes
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Knowledge of maintenance/fault-finding, and support activities associated with tyre turn activities
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Experience in a large maintenance environment with a focus on safety and completing maintenance activities to plan
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Adaptability to the varying demands of the maintenance and operational needs
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Highly developed understanding of support and maintenance activities and the systems development lifecycle associated with wheelsets and axles
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Good knowledge of IT systems including the Microsoft applications
What we will offer you:
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Salary of £57,724 p.a
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Permanent, working full-time 37.5 hrs per week
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Free Tram Travel for all our colleagues, plus a sponsored pass for an immediate family member.
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25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
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Access to Amazing Discounts at major retailers including Asda, Currys PC World, John Lewis and many more.
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Family Friendly Policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
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Wellbeing Support including a free counselling, health checks and Employee Assistance Programme.
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Supporting your development focusing on career pathways and professional fees covered if required for role.
The closing date for applications: 3rd November 2026
Depending on the level of applications for this role we may close the advert earlier, therefore we encourage you to submit your application early.
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. If you’d like to discuss before applying, please feel free to contact our recruitment team.
To ensure you are given the best opportunity to succeed in the recruitment process, please let us know if you will require any support or reasonable adjustments.
What we will need to check:
If you are successful, we will need to complete several pre-employment checks prior to you starting. These include.
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Proof of address.
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Evidence of right to work in the UK.
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References from previous employment or studies from the last 3 years
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Pre-employment medical (level subject to role).
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Criminal Records self-declaration check, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974)
