Fitter

Driver Hire Borders; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hire solutions company as a Plant Mechanic in Reading. You will maintain and repair a variety of plant and tools, ensuring customer satisfaction. Enjoy a competitive salary, substantial leave, and various benefits, including a pension scheme and health and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded social events)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness benefits

Enhanced overtime rate

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a mechanic or fitter.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Valid driving licence preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient servicing and maintaining plant and tools.
• Identify and repair faults or damage to equipment.
• Update service records accurately.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer-focused

Team Player

Education

Relevant Mechanical Qualification

Job description

Please ensure you complete an application directly via the GAP Group website

Our team is the best in the industry - is it time for you to join us?

The Role:

Our nationwide Plant and Tool division hires a range of equipment including diggers, dumpers and small hand tools to companies within the construction, utilities and infrastructure sectors.

As a Plant Mechanic you will play a pivotal role in the success of the depot by ensuring that our customers can hire what they want, when they need it through the efficient servicing and maintaining a variety of plant and tools within the GAP fleet. As part of our high-performing depot team, you will be responsible for identifying and repairing any faults or damage to equipment, accurately updating service records and at times you may be required to complete repairs on our customer sites.

Successful Applicants should demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience working as a mechanic/fitter role with a relevant mechanical qualification or time served
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to work effectively under pressure
• A customer-focussed approach workload and committed team player
• A valid driving licence is preferred but not essential

From one division, GAP Hire Solutions now has 11 divisions offering the hire of equipment throughout the UK. We're looking to recruit the best talent the industry has to offer to help us grow even further. As a GAP employee, you'll enjoy loads of benefits such as a staff social fund and loyalty holidays. Our in-house Learning & Development Team are dedicated to giving you the skills you need to be your best and as a company we are always keen to promote internally.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• The option to buy up to 5 days additional leave
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded social events)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health & Wellness (Well-being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab)
• Overtime at an enhanced rate and Standby/Call Out rota

So, what next?

If you fit the profile and are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you!

To apply all you need to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we'll take it from there.

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