Mechanical Technician

Aspion; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer in Leeds is looking for a Mechanical Technician to join their growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring machinery is well-maintained and operational, with benefits including additional pay for call-outs, overtime compensation, and excellent career progression opportunities. Candidates should have a strong mechanical maintenance background and knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Benefits

Additional call-out payments

Overtime paid at premium rates

Career progression opportunities

Pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven background in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Problem-solving mindset with adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with health and safety policies.
• Conduct routine servicing and repairs on machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Knowledge of hydraulics

Knowledge of pneumatics

Fault finding

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical engineering qualifications

Time-served apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Technician - Additional Pay

Location: Leeds

Salary: £35,000 + Additional on-call pay per call out

Hours: Mon - Fri, 7am - 3pm

Join a Growing Team in a Thriving Industry!

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading global manufacturer that is expanding its engineering team due to continued growth and investment. The company operates in a fast-paced, sustainable industry and is committed to innovation, efficiency, and high-quality production. With strong market demand and ambitious plans for the future, this is the perfect time to become part of a business that values its employees and offers excellent career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with company health and safety policies.
• Strong knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, drivers, belts, pumps, and gearboxes.
• Fault finding, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of machinery.
• Experience with servo drives (desirable but not essential).
• Conduct routine servicing, urgent repairs, machine setting, and calibration on production machinery, plant, and equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues to minimise downtime.
• Support new equipment installation and process improvements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all maintenance and repair work.
• Provide emergency mechanical assistance during on-call shifts.

About You

• Proven background in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and fault-finding techniques.
• Time-served apprenticeship or relevant mechanical engineering qualifications.
• Problem-solving mindset, teamwork, and adaptability.

What’s in It for You?

• Additional call-out payments for each attendance.
• Overtime paid at premium rates (depending on shift).
• Job stability in a growing and sustainable industry.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Pension scheme.
• Generous holiday entitlement (25 days per annum).
• Free onsite parking.

If this sounds like you or if you have any questions, reach out to me on the details below or click Apply today.

To Contact Directly

Zoe Murray
Senior Executive Consultant
(phone number removed)

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