Wheel Lathe (3681)

Join Our Team: Wheel Lathe Technician / Engineering Services Technician - Selhurst Repair Shop

Are you a skilled engineer looking to develop your career in rail? Whether you're already working in the industry or bringingtransferable engineering experience from another sector, this is an exciting opportunity to join GTR's Engineering Services Team.

Working within our specialist Wheel Lathe Department , you'll play a key role in keeping our trains safe, reliable, and ready for service by re-profiling wheelsets, carrying out maintenance activities, and supporting wider fleet engineering operations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operating and supporting wheel lathe activities and associated engineering tasks
• Carrying out maintenance, repairs, and fault finding on machinery and equipment
• Working to strict quality, safety, and engineering standards
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Collaborating with colleagues to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable fleet performance

What We're Looking For

• A completed Engineering Apprenticeship or recognised engineering qualification/training
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• A proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Motivation to learn, develop, and undertake further training

Why Join Us?

• Develop specialist rail engineering skills
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team
• Contribute directly to fleet reliability and customer service performance

If you're passionate about engineering, thrive in a hands-on environment, and want to play a vital role in keeping our railway moving, we'd love to hear from you.

We will keep candidates informed throughout the process and aim to complete hiring decisions in a timely manner. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback at the application stage.

How to Apply

Please complete the application form and submit your CV.

We look forward to hearing from you and exploring whether GTR could be your next career step.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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