Fitter- Birmingham

Gap Group Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental company in Birmingham is looking for a Plant Mechanic to ensure efficient servicing and maintenance of a diverse fleet. You will identify and repair faults, update service records, and occasionally provide repairs at customer sites. The ideal candidate has experience as a plant mechanic and a strong focus on customer service. This role offers a competitive salary, up to 25 days annual leave, a contributory pension scheme, and other benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy additional leave

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness programs

Overtime at enhanced rate

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a plant mechanic/fitter.
• Sound and current knowledge of heavy plant machinery maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• A customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Identify and repair faults or damage to equipment.
• Accurately update service records.
• Service and maintain a variety of plant and tools.
• Provide repairs on customer sites when required.
• Work as part of a high-performing depot team.

Skills

Plant mechanic/fitter experience

Knowledge of heavy plant machinery maintenance

Attention to detail

Customer-focused

Effective under pressure

Education

Relevant mechanical qualification or time served

Job description

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

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Identify and repair faults or damage to equipment and accurately update service records.
• Service and maintain a variety of plant and tools within the GAP fleet.
• Provide repairs on customer sites when required.
• Work as part of a high-performing depot team to ensure customer hire availability (what customers want, when they need it).

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a plant mechanic/fitter with a relevant mechanical qualification or time served.
• Sound and current knowledge of heavy plant machinery maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• A customer-focused approach and a committed team player.
• A valid driving licence is preferred but not essential.

Benefits

• 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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