Driver/Fitter

GAP Group Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Health & Wellness Support

Generous holidays

Training and development from day one

Job summary

GAP Group Limited is seeking a hands-on Service Technician to be the face of GAP on customer sites. You will deliver and collect equipment, service and repair a fleet, and support on-site inspections and workshop tasks.

You will diagnose faults, maintain paperwork, and ensure equipment is ready for hire. A relevant mechanical qualification and a valid UK driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Relevant mechanical qualification, apprenticeship, or time-served experience.
• Experience maintaining, servicing, or repairing plant equipment, tools, vehicles, or related machinery.
• A valid UK driving licence.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and collecting plant equipment safely and professionally with accurate paperwork.
• Loading, unloading and securing equipment on GAP vehicles per safety procedures.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks to keep fleet roadworthy and presentable.
• Inspecting, servicing, maintaining and repairing plant equipment at depot or on customer sites.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs to minimise downtime.
• Completing service records, inspection reports and test certificates accurately.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Diagnostic skills

Time management

Customer service focus

Education

Mechanical qualification or apprenticeship

Tools

Plant equipment maintenance

Job description

Are you someone who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems, and delivering excellent customer service?

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll be the face of GAP on customer sites, responsible for delivering and collecting equipment safely and efficiently while also using your mechanical skills to service, maintain, and repair our fleet. Whether you're supporting customers on-site, carrying out inspections in the workshop, or ensuring equipment is ready for hire, you'll play a vital role in keeping our operations running smoothly.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering and collecting plant and equipment safely and professionally, ensuring all paperwork is completed accurately
• Loading, unloading, and securing equipment on GAP vehicles in line with company safety procedures
• Conducting daily vehicle checks and ensuring vehicles remain roadworthy, compliant, and presentable
• Inspecting, servicing, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of plant equipment and tools both in the depot and on customer sites
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs to minimise equipment downtime
• Completing service records, inspection reports, test certificates, and all associated documentation accurately

About You

What You'll Bring

• A relevant mechanical qualification, apprenticeship, or time-served experience
• Experience maintaining, servicing, or repairing plant equipment, tools, vehicles, or related machinery
• A valid UK driving licence
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills A positive attitude with a strong focus on customer service
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
• Experience within the plant hire, construction, or equipment rental industry would be advantageous

About Us

You'll be joining an industry leader that's 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, Environmental, and Event Services.

As a family-run business with over 50 years of experience, we believe in doing things the right way.

That means:

• More investment in our equipment than anyone else in the industry, so you work with the best tools in the game
• Remaining fully independent, which lets us make agile, long-term decisions that support your success
• Offering real career growth, training, and development from day one
• Support that values you - from generous holidays to Life Assurance and Health & Wellness Support

Whether you're hands-on or customer-focused, there's a place for you at GAP where your work makes a difference. If you're up for the challenge and want to feel valued at work, then we'd love to hear from you!

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions each individual brings.