Mobile Fitter

Driver Hire Borders; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the equipment hire industry seeks a Mobile Plant Mechanic to ensure efficient servicing and maintenance of plant machinery. The role involves field-based work, customer interactions, and repairing a variety of equipment. Successful candidates will have a mechanical background, experience in plant maintenance, and a strong focus on customer service.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness support

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a plant mechanic/fitter in a field-based role.
• Sound knowledge of heavy plant machinery maintenance.
• Valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, identify, and repair faults in GAP fleet equipment.
• Attend customer sites and breakdowns.
• Accurately update service records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer-focused approach

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Relevant mechanical qualification

Job description

Please ensure you complete an application directly via the GAP Group website

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.

Successful Applicants should demonstrate the following:

• 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

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)

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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