Machine Control Applications Engineer - Bristol

GAP Group Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in equipment hire is seeking a Machine Control Applications Engineer to join their Bristol team. This role involves setting up and calibrating machine control equipment, providing technical support, and undergoing a comprehensive two-year training program to become fully qualified. You'll enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, and various benefits like cycle to work and health initiatives.

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 initiatives

Qualifications

• Construction machinery knowledge is desirable but not essential.
• Ideally have knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work proactively and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up machine control equipment on site and perform calibration.
• Establish site controls and install GPS base stations.
• Provide technical support through site visits or calls.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Knowledge of hydraulic control systems

Knowledge of electrical systems

Education

Full UK driving license

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Client:

GAP Group Limited

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

14.07.2025

Expiry Date:

28.08.2025

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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 Survey and Safety division hire a comprehensive range of equipment including construction levels and lasers, total stations, GPS, machine control, cable detection equipment, GPR, gas detection, communication equipment and much more to all sectors including the construction, civil, utilities, rail, fit out and infrastructure sectors.

The Machine Control Applications Engineer will be responsible for the following:

• To carry out set up of machine control equipment on site.
• Depot and field based role working with on machine and off machine products.
• On site calibration of machine control equipment and gain knowledge of on board software.
• Completing and adhering to correct procedures on site when commissioning /decommissioning equipment.
• Establishing site control, installations of GPS base stations and localisation of GPS equipment.
• To actively support all products within the machine control portfolio and offer technical support to GAP Group's current customer base by either site visits or telephone.

This is a challenging, fast paced and rewarding role that provides a fantastic platform to grow and progress within GAP Group.

You will undergo a 2 year training programme to become a fully qualified on site machine control Engineer.

Please note candidates will be required to travel and have nights away within the role.

About You

Successful applicants should demonstrate the following:

• Construction machinery knowledge is desirable but not essential.
• Ideally have a working knowledge of hydraulic control systems and electrical systems however full training will be provided.
• Strong team player with the ability to work to own initiative
• Ability to take advanced training on board and put in to action.
• Full UK driving license.

About Us

GAP Hire Solutions 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 profit share, loyalty holidays, a staff social fund. 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)

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.

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