Fitter - Bodmin

GAP Group Limited; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the equipment hire industry seeks a Plant Mechanic to join its team. The successful candidate will ensure efficient servicing and repair of a range of equipment. With a focus on customer service and teamwork, this role offers numerous benefits, including competitive salary, annual leave, and opportunities for internal promotion.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded social events)

Health & Wellness programs

Cycle to Work Scheme

Overtime at an enhanced rate

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a plant mechanic/fitter.
• Sound knowledge of heavy plant machinery maintenance.
• Strong ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a variety of plant and tools.
• Identifying and repairing faults or damage to equipment.
• Updating service records accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer-focussed approach

Team player

Education

Relevant mechanical qualification

Job description

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

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.

About You

Successful Applicants should demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience working as a plant mechanic/fitter role 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-focussed approach workload and committed team player
• A valid driving licence is preferred but not essential

About Us

GAP Hire Solutions now has 10 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