Fitter

GAP Group Ltd.; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Investment in equipment

Career growth and training

Health & Wellness Support

Life Assurance

Job summary

GAP Group Ltd. is seeking a skilled Plant Mechanic in Hull to join their Plant & Tool division. The role involves servicing and maintaining a diverse fleet of equipment, diagnosing faults, and performing repairs both in the depot and at customer sites. Ideal candidates will have proven experience as a plant mechanic and a solid background in heavy machinery maintenance. The position offers career development, generous benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a plant mechanic/fitter with relevant qualifications.
• Solid, up-to-date knowledge of heavy plant machinery maintenance.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a wide range of plant and tool equipment.
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently.
• Updating service records and ensuring safety compliance.
• Attending customer sites for repairs and maintenance.
• Supporting the depot team to ensure equipment availability.

Skills

Plant mechanic experience

Heavy plant machinery maintenance

Customer-focused mindset

Collaborative team spirit

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant qualification in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Hand tools

Heavy plant equipment

Job description

United Kingdom, North East, Hull Plant & Tools

Number of positions: 1

Contract hours: 42.50

About the role

Ready to get hands‑on with industry‑leading equipment and make a real impact? We're looking for a skilled and motivated Plant Mechanic to join our high‑performing Plant & Tool division. If you're passionate about machinery, thrive on solving problems, and want to be part of a business that's growing fast—this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

As a Plant Mechanic, you'll play a key role in keeping our fleet of diggers, dumpers, and hand tools hire‑ready. You'll carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs—both in the depot and occasionally on customer sites—ensuring our equipment is safe, reliable, and ready to go when our customers need it.

This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role offering real career progression in a company that invests in its people.

What You'll Be Doing

• Servicing and maintaining a wide range of plant and tool equipment within the GAP fleet
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently to minimise downtime
• Accurately updating service records and ensuring compliance with safety standards
• Occasionally attending customer sites to carry out repairs and maintenance
• Supporting the depot team to ensure equipment availability and customer satisfaction

About You

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience as a plant mechanic/fitter, with a relevant qualification or time‑served background in an industry with transferable skills is welcomed
• Solid, up‑to‑date knowledge of heavy plant machinery maintenance
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• A customer‑focused mindset and a collaborative team spirit
• A full, valid driving licence is preferred but not essential

Benefits

• 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

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