Mobile Fitter

GAP Group Ltd; Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental company in Lewes is seeking a Mobile Plant Mechanic to ensure efficient servicing and maintenance of their plant equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience as a plant mechanic with a relevant mechanical qualification and strong knowledge of heavy machinery maintenance. Responsibilities include attending customer sites for repairs and accurately updating service records. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and various employee benefits including annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 days additional leave

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing Hub

Employee Assistance Helpline

Annual Flu Jab

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a plant mechanic / fitter in a field-based role with a relevant mechanical qualification.
• Sound knowledge of heavy plant machinery maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Attend customer sites and breakdowns to maintain and repair GAP fleet equipment.
• Accurately update service records.
• Work effectively under pressure while maintaining a high workload.

Skills

Mechanical qualification or time-served experience

Knowledge of heavy plant machinery maintenance

Attention to detail

Customer-focused approach

Ability to work under pressure

Valid driving licence

Job description

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 Mobile 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 attending customer sites and breakdowns to maintain, identify and repair any faults or damage to GAP fleet equipment whilst accurately updating service records.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience working as a plant mechanic / fitter in a field-based role with a relevant mechanical qualification or time served is essential
• 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-focused approach workload and committed team player
• A valid driving licence is essential

Responsibilities:

• Attend customer sites and breakdowns to maintain, identify and repair any faults or damage to GAP fleet equipment
• Accurately update service records
• Work effectively under pressure and maintain a high level of workload and team communication

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

Cycle to Work Scheme available for eligible employees

Health & Wellness

• Wellbeing Hub
• Employee Assistance Helpline
• Annual Flu Jab

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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