Fitter - Motherwell

GAP Group; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire provider in Motherwell seeks a Plant Mechanic to service and maintain a variety of plant and tools. Responsibilities include identifying equipment faults, performing repairs, and ensuring customers have the equipment they need. The ideal candidate has mechanical expertise and a customer-focused approach. Benefits include competitive salary, annual leave, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Health & Wellness initiatives

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Efficient servicing and maintaining plant and tools.
• Identifying and repairing faults or damage to equipment.
• Updating service records accurately.

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Attention to detail

Customer-focused approach

Education

Relevant mechanical qualification or time served

Job description

Overview

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.

The Role

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

About GAP

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

• 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

What’s 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.

Join the Industry Leader That Invests in You

Looking to build your career with an industry leader that's going places and invests in you? At GAP Hire Solutions, we're proud to be the UK's leading equipment hire provider—supporting projects big and small across construction, infrastructure, events, and more. With nearly 200 locations nationwide and a wide range of specialist divisions, we offer exciting opportunities in everything from Plant and Tools to Lifting, Survey, Environmental, and Event Services.

As a family-run business with over 50 years of experience, we believe in doing things the right way. That means:

• Investing more into our equipment fleet than anyone else in the industry—so our people work with the best tools in the game.
• Remaining fully independent, which lets us make agile, long-term decisions that support your success.
• Offering real career growth, training, and development from day one.

Whether you're hands-on or customer-focused, there's a place for you at GAP where your work genuinely makes a difference. If you're up for the challenge and want to feel valued at work, then we'd 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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