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Vehicle Maintenance Technician
Leeds
£45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits + Over Time Opportunities
Are you a qualified Mechanical and/or Electrical Technician ready to take your skills from industry to infrastructure? Join a team where you will not just be maintaining equipment; you will be helping shape a greener and more sustainable future for UK logistics!
The Role and About You:
As a Vehicle 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. This is a safety-critical operations role where your attention to detail, accountability, and knowledge of mechanical/electrical engineering will be put to the test.
Your responsibilities will 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
- 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 requires you to work on a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern covering 2 days and 2 nights, with the working hours being 07:00 – 19:00/19:00 – 07:00.
As part of joining a safety-critical environment, you will complete pre-employment checks including a rail medical and drug and alcohol screening, supporting your readiness for the role.
The Company:
Join a leading UK rail operator that is committed to excellence and sustainability and is a prominent player within the UK's transport infrastructure. The company is committed to the development and well-being of its employees, offering a final salary pension scheme, 28 days of holiday, plenty of over time opportunities and a stable career path with options to progress into supervisory, technical or field service roles.
On top of this, structured training adds £1,000–£1,500 to your salary per competency meaning your growth is not just supported, it’s rewarded
This role is ideal both for those that are new to the rail sector and those who have previously worked in this environment or have worked with similar equipment/machinery/vehicles.
Next Steps:
Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? If you have the required Mechanical or Electrical Engineering skills and are looking for a rewarding role in a new industry, we encourage you to apply.
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About Ganymede Solutions:
Ganymede Solutions Ltd specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website.
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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
