Maintenance Technician

Golden Elite catering services; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 134,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Elite catering services seeks an Equipment Maintenance Technician to support preventive and corrective maintenance of specialized airport equipment. You will diagnose, repair, and test to ensure reliability and availability for daily airport operations, coordinating with OEMs and internal teams while adhering to safety standards.

The role requires a technical degree, 2–3 years of relevant maintenance experience, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics or related field.
• 2–3 years of maintenance experience on airport ground support equipment or similar machinery.
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
• Proficient in English (written and spoken).
• Preferred age: 28–35 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on specialized airport equipment.
• Conduct inspections, diagnostics, repairs and testing for reliability.
• Coordinate with internal teams and OEM support to resolve issues.
• Ensure equipment is operational for daily airport operations.
• Perform pre-operational inspections before service release.
• Maintain equipment performance to meet KPIs.
• Submit daily maintenance reports and technical documentation.
• Comply with aviation safety and maintenance procedures.
• Respond to breakdowns and support emergency maintenance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Safety awareness

Independent work

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Maintenance reporting systems

Job description

A leading company in the aviation industry is seeking an experienced Equipment Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance and reliability of specialized airport operational equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with operational, quality, and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on specialized airport operational equipment in accordance with OEM recommendations and company procedures.
• Conduct inspections, diagnostics, troubleshooting, repairs, and functional testing to ensure equipment reliability and availability.
• Coordinate with internal technical teams and external OEM support to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure equipment is fully operational and available for daily airport operations.
• Perform pre-operational inspections and functionality checks before equipment is released for service.
• Maintain equipment performance and availability in line with operational KPIs.
• Prepare and submit daily maintenance reports and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all aviation safety, operational, and maintenance procedures.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and support emergency maintenance activities when required.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in the maintenance of airport ground support equipment (GSE), industrial equipment, or other specialized machinery.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Previous experience in aviation, airport operations, or ground handling is highly preferred.
• Good command of the English language (written and spoken).
• Preferred age: 28–35 years.

Required Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and fault diagnosis skills.
• Good understanding of aviation operational and safety requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and maintenance procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office and maintenance reporting systems).
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality standards.