Mechanical Technician & Fitter

Navartis Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Navartis Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Technician/Mechanical Fitter in Leeds for a permanent role within a busy rail vehicle maintenance facility. The position offers an excellent chance to work on large diesel-powered equipment and rolling stock, alongside candidates from HGV, bus, automotive, plant and military engineering backgrounds.

Responsibilities include diagnosing faults, performing planned and reactive maintenance, and ensuring all work meets high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in HGV Maintenance, Bus & Coach Engineering, Automotive Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Strong hands-on mechanical experience essential
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic abilities
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and engineering instructions

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults efficiently and safely
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance activities
• Inspect, repair and overhaul mechanical systems and components
• Work from technical drawings, manuals and maintenance documentation
• Ensure all work is completed to high quality and safety standards
• Take ownership of jobs from diagnosis through to completion

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostic skills

Hands-on mechanical experience

Interpret technical drawings/docs

Education

NVQ Level 3 in HGV Maintenance

NVQ Level 3 in Bus & Coach Engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Automotive Engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Technician / Mechanical Fitter

Leeds | Rail Vehicle Maintenance | Permanent

Up to £47,147

We're seeking experienced Mechanical Technicians, Mechanical Fitters, HGV Technicians and Vehicle Mechanics to join a busy maintenance facility in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for mechanically biased engineers who enjoy fault-finding, problem-solving and working on large diesel-powered equipment and rolling stock. Rail experience is welcome but not essential. Candidates from HGV, bus, automotive, plant and military engineering backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults efficiently and safely.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Inspect, repair and overhaul mechanical systems and components.
• Work from technical drawings, manuals and maintenance documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed to high quality and safety standards.
• Take ownership of jobs from diagnosis through to successful completion.

Requirements

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in:
• HGV Maintenance
• Bus & Coach Engineering
• Automotive Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Or a related engineering discipline
• Strong hands-on mechanical experience.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of:
• Diesel engines
• Braking systems
• Pneumatics
• Driveline and transmission systems
• General mechanical maintenance
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and engineering instructions.

Desirable

• HGV Technician experience.
• Bus & Coach maintenance experience.
• Plant maintenance experience.
• Rail vehicle maintenance experience.
• Military engineering background with subsequent civilian engineering experience.
• Experience working on large diesel-powered equipment and rotating machinery.

What We're Looking For

• Think for themselves and use their initiative.
• Can work independently and make sound technical decisions.
• Take pride in producing high-quality work.
• Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Can demonstrate a stable employment history and a commitment to previous employers.

Suitable Backgrounds

• HGV Technicians
• HGV Mechanics
• Bus & Coach Technicians
• Vehicle Mechanics
• Plant Fitters
• Mechanical Fitters
• REME Engineers
• Diesel Engineers
• Maintenance Engineers
• Rolling Stock Technicians