Fitter

GAP Group Limited; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training and development

Generous holidays

Life Assurance

Health & Wellness Support

Job summary

GAP Group Limited in Plymouth is seeking a hands-on Tool Mechanic to service and maintain our fleet of petrol and electrical tools, ensuring they are safe and ready for hire. You will diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and keep accurate service records while supporting the depot team to maximise tool availability.

We value practical problem-solving, a proactive approach, and a commitment to high standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a mechanical role; training provided if from plant hire.
• Experience with petrol tools and electrical tools highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a wide range of small tool equipment within the GAP fleet
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs to minimise downtime
• Updating service records and ensuring safety standards compliance
• Supporting the depot team to ensure equipment availability and customer satisfaction

Skills

Mechanical experience

Experience with petrol tools

Experience with electrical tools

Tools

Petrol tools

Electrical tools

Job description

The Role

Ready to get hands‑on with industry-leading equipment and make a real impact?

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Tool 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 Tool Mechanic, you'll play a key role in keeping our 2/4 stroke petrol tools and range of electrical tools, including saws, grinders and drills, hire‑ready. You'll carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs 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 small 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
• Supporting the depot team to ensure equipment availability and customer satisfaction

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone with strong technical expertise and a proactive approach, including:

• Proven experience working in a mechanical role - candidates out with the plant hire industry are welcomed as full training will be provided!
• Experience with petrol and electrical tools would be highly beneficial
• 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 GAP and What We Offer

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

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.