Maintenance Technician

Ganymede Solutions; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ganymede Solutions in Leeds is seeking a Maintenance Technician to service and repair heavy engineering equipment, vehicles and related systems. The role covers mechanical and electrical maintenance within a busy industrial environment, focusing on reliability and safety.

You will work a 4 on 4 off, 12-hour shift pattern with regular overtime, and you will join an established team with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering (Degree, C&G, HND or HNC).
• Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Proven experience maintaining or overhauling heavy equipment or vehicles.
• A safe, reliable mindset with good problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work shifts and support operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned inspections, servicing, and overhauls on large mechanical and electrical systems.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on braking, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems.
• Replace and install components such as motors, actuators, switchgear, and control panels.
• Follow technical documentation to complete maintenance to a high standard.
• Complete condition checks and ensure safety, compliance, and quality standards.

Skills

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Maintenance experience

Education

Mechanical or Electrical engineering qualification

Job description

Maintenance Technician – Heavy Engineering – West Yorkshire

Are you a qualified Mechanical and/or Electrical Technician looking for your next challenge in a heavy engineering environment where reliability and safety are essential?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering team in Leeds, offering long-term stability, investment in training, and the chance to apply your expertise maintaining heavy vehicles and industrial equipment.

Ganymede Solutions specialise in recruiting the best technical, engineering talent, and providing complete workforce solutions to help build and maintain infrastructure and transportation for a wide range of UK clients. Our core values define what we stand for and how we do things, helping us to provide the best possible service to our clients and candidates while maintaining a healthy working environment for our employees.

The Role

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a vital role in keeping critical assets in top condition. Your work will cover the full spectrum of mechanical and electrical maintenance on heavy-duty machinery, specialist vehicles, and associated systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing planned inspections, servicing, and overhauls on large mechanical and electrical systems.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on braking, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems.
• Replacing and installing components such as motors, actuators, switchgear, and control panels.
• Following technical documentation and schematics to complete maintenance to a high standard.
• Completing condition checks, ensuring all work meets safety, compliance, and quality standards.
• Maintaining accurate records and working collaboratively within a skilled engineering team.

This role operates on a 4 on 4 off pattern working 12 hours shifts, with regular overtime available.

About You

This is a great opportunity for individuals with experience in heavy engineering or vehicle environments, such as HGVs, plant machinery, aerospace, industrial maintenance, or comparable sectors.

You will need:

• Qualification in either mechanical or electrical engineering (Degree, C&G, HND or HNC qualifications).
• Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Proven experience maintaining or overhauling heavy equipment or vehicles.
• A reliable, safety-focused mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts and support operational requirements.
• All candidates must complete pre-employment checks, including a medical assessment, drug & alcohol screening, and DBS.

We welcome applications from ex-Forces personnel (Army, RAF, Royal Navy) and experienced engineers from HGV, bus, automotive, aerospace, marine, and heavy plant backgrounds.

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

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