Fitter - Manchester

GAP Group Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness programs

Enhanced overtime rates

Job summary

A leading equipment hire company in Manchester is seeking a skilled Plant Mechanic to ensure efficient servicing and maintenance of a variety of plant and tools. The ideal candidate has proven experience in a similar role with relevant qualifications and a strong customer-focused approach. Join a high-performing team with opportunities for internal promotion and an attractive benefits package including a competitive salary, annual leave, and a contributory pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a plant mechanic/fitter with a relevant qualification.
• Sound knowledge of heavy plant machinery maintenance.
• Valid driving license preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient servicing and maintenance of plant and tools.
• Identify and repair any faults or damage to equipment.
• Accurately update service records.

Skills

Proven experience as a plant mechanic/fitter

Knowledge of heavy plant machinery maintenance

Strong attention to detail

Customer-focussed approach

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Relevant mechanical qualification or time served

Job description

United Kingdom, North West, Manchester Plant & Tools

Location

Requester

Number of positions to be provided

1

Contract hours

42.50

About the role

The Role

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.

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

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.

GAP GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER