Mobile Fitter

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

Job summary

A leading equipment hire company in Manchester is seeking a Mobile Plant Mechanic to ensure the efficient servicing and maintenance of equipment. The role involves attending customer sites, diagnosing faults, and updating service records. Ideal candidates have plant mechanic experience and a valid driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Health & Wellness benefits

Employee Welfare Fund

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a plant mechanic/fitter in a field-based role.
• Sound and current knowledge of heavy plant machinery maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• A valid driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend customer sites and breakdowns to maintain, identify and repair equipment.
• Update service records accurately.
• Work as part of a high-performing team to ensure equipment is available.

Skills

Plant mechanic experience

Knowledge of heavy plant machinery maintenance

Attention to detail

Customer-focused approach

Education

Relevant mechanical qualification or time served

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Attend customer sites and breakdowns to maintain, identify and repair faults or damage to GAP fleet equipment. Update service records accurately. Work as part of a high-performing depot team to ensure equipment is available for hire when needed.

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

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)

Next steps

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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