Fitter - Manchester

GAP Group Limited; Manchester; 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 their high-performing team. The role entails maintaining equipment in the GAP fleet, ensuring customer satisfaction through efficient servicing. Successful applicants should have experience in plant mechanics and be dedicated team players. Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a plant mechanic/fitter is required.
• Knowledge of heavy plant machinery maintenance is essential.
• Valid driving license preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain a variety of plant and tools.
• Identify and repair faults or damages to equipment.
• Complete repairs at customer sites when necessary.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer-focused

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Relevant mechanical qualification or time served

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

From one division, 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