Fitter

GAP Group Ltd.; Moresby Parks; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays

Life Assurance

Health & Wellness Support

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

GAP Group Ltd. is looking for a skilled Plant Mechanic to join their Plant & Tool division in the UK. In this hands-on role, you'll ensure the fleet of equipment is hire-ready by servicing, maintaining, and repairing machinery both in the depot and at customer sites.

Ideal candidates will have proven experience with heavy plant machinery, excellent problem-solving skills, and a collaborative spirit. The position offers excellent career progression in a company committed to investing in its people.

Qualifications

• Experience in servicing and maintaining plant machinery.
• Knowledge of safety compliance standards.
• Ability to diagnose faults and complete repairs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and maintenance of plant and tool equipment.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs to minimize downtime.
• Attend customer sites for repairs when needed.

Skills

Proven experience as a plant mechanic/fitter

Solid knowledge of heavy plant machinery maintenance

Attention to detail

Customer-focused mindset

Education

Relevant qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Unit 2, Joe McBain Avenue, Whiteaven Commercial Park, Whitehaven, CA288EA

Location

United Kingdom, North West, Whitehaven Plant & Tools

Number of positions to be provided

1

Contract hours

42.50

About the role

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 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

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, 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. 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

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