Fitter Regional

GAP Group Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays

Life Assurance

Health & Wellness Support

Training and development

Job summary

GAP Group Limited is seeking a Regional Fitter (Plant Mechanic) to service, repair and maintain a wide range of plant across a defined region from a home depot base. You will travel between GAP depots and customer sites to keep equipment ready and downtime to a minimum.

The role requires strong diagnostic and mechanical skills, the ability to work independently across multiple sites, and a flexible travel pattern within the region.

Qualifications

• Proven plant mechanic/fitter experience with a relevant qualification or time-served background.
• Strong diagnostic, mechanical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently across depots and customer sites.
• Willingness to travel within region with possible overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of plant and tools across the GAP fleet.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs at depots and customer sites.
• Providing additional technical support at depots where backlogs or skills gaps exist.
• Completing planned servicing, repairs and refurbishments to maximise equipment availability.
• Checking, testing and tagging equipment and completing service records.
• Working safely on customer sites and across depots, following Health & Safety requirements.
• Maintaining a clean, organised workspace and vehicle.
• Travelling regularly within the region, including overnight stays when required.

Skills

Plant mechanic

Diagnostics

Problem solving

Independence

Travel flexibility

Education

Plant mechanic qualification

Job description

Ready to take your skills on the road and make an impact across an entire region?

We're looking for a skilled and flexible Regional Fitter (Plant Mechanic) to support our high performing Plant & Tool division. If you're experienced in plant maintenance, enjoy variety in your work, and thrive in a role where no two days are the same, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Based from a “home” depot, you'll work across a defined region, supporting multiple GAP depots and customer sites as required. You'll provide additional fitting resource where demand is highest, helping to reduce downtime, clear backlogs, and keep equipment hire ready across the region.

This is a hands on, mobile role that plays a vital part in maintaining operational efficiency and high standards across the business.

About You

What You'll Be Doing

• Servicing, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of plant and tools across the GAP fleet, including compressors, mini excavators, dumpers, trailers, and small tools
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs at depots and customer sites across the region
• Providing additional technical support at depots where backlogs, capacity, or skills gaps exist
• Completing planned servicing, repairs, and refurbishments to support equipment availability and minimise downtime
• Checking, testing, and tagging equipment, accurately completing service records, test certificates, and associated paperwork
• Working safely on customer sites and across depots, following all GAP and customer Health & Safety requirements
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and professional workspace and vehicle
• Travelling regularly within the region, including overnight stays where required, to support operational needs

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience as a plant mechanic/fitter, with a relevant qualification or time-served background in an industry with transferable skills is welcomed
• Strong diagnostic, mechanical, and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently across different depots and customer sites
• A flexible approach to travel and changing regional priorities
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• A proactive,

About Us

About GAP and What We Offer

• More investment in our equipment than anyone else in the industry, so you 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
• Support that values you – from generous holidays to Life Assurance and Health & Wellness Support

If you're looking for a role where your technical expertise makes a real difference across the region, we'd love to hear from you.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions each individual brings.