About the role
We’re looking for a Semi Skilled Fitter (Plant Mechanic) to join our busy Plant & Tool division. If you have mechanical aptitude, enjoy practical work, and are keen to develop your knowledge in a workshop environment, this could be a great opportunity to take the next step in your career.
Working primarily in the depot workshop, you’ll support the servicing, maintenance, and safety checking of small plant and tools, ensuring equipment is well maintained, safe, and ready for hire. You’ll work closely with experienced Fitters and the Workshop team, developing your skills through hands‑on experience and training.
This is a practical, development‑focused role in a business that genuinely invests in its people.
Responsibilities
- Servicing and maintaining a range of small plant and tools to ensure they are safe and hire ready
- Diagnosing and repairing basic faults across petrol, diesel, and electrically powered equipment
- Carrying out PAT testing on electrical tools in line with company procedures
- Completing safety checks and reporting any issues or defects to the Workshop Foreman
- Accurately updating service, repair, and testing records
- Supporting Top 50 tool availability by maintaining high workshop standards
- Assisting with general workshop duties, including cleaning and organisation
- Supporting driving duties during holidays or periods of absence, where required (subject to licence)
About You
- Practical mindset and willingness to learn; experience, aptitude or qualifications relevant to small plant or tools
- Basic fault finding knowledge or hands‑on repair experience
- Understanding of safe working practices and attention to detail
- Willingness to learn PAT testing and equipment compliance standards (training can be provided)
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Ability to work well as part of a team and follow procedures
- Full UK driving licence desirable but not essential
About the Company
You’ll be joining an industry leader that is growing and genuinely committed to your success. At GAP, we’re proud to be the UK’s leading equipment hire provider—supporting projects big and small across construction, infrastructure, events, and more. With nearly 200 locations nationwide and a wide range of specialist divisions, we offer exciting opportunities in everything from Plant and Tools to Lifting, Survey, Pumps, Power and Environmental, and Event Services.
As a family‑run business with over 50 years of experience, we believe in doing things the right way. We invest in equipment, remain fully independent, offer real career growth, training and development from day one, and support that values you with generous holidays, Life Assurance and Health & Wellness support.
Whether you’re starting out or looking to build on existing skills, GAP offers a supportive environment where you can grow your career. If you’re ready to get hands‑on and develop your future as a Plant Mechanic, upload your CV and complete our short application, we’ll take it from there.
GAP Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
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