Maintenance Technician

GANYMEDE SOLUTIONS LIMITED; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a qualified Maintenance Technician for a heavy engineering environment in Leeds. The role involves maintaining critical assets, performing inspections, and diagnosing and repairing systems on heavy-duty machinery. Candidates should have a mechanical or electrical engineering qualification and experience with heavy vehicles or equipment. The position offers stability, training investment, and a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

Benefits

Investment in training

Long-term stability

Overtime availability

Qualifications

• Qualification in either 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 reliable, safety-focused mindset.

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.
• Complete condition checks to ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Fault diagnosis skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

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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.