Plant Mechanic

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

Job summary

A leading equipment rental company in the East Midlands is seeking a Plant Mechanic to service and maintain a range of equipment. The ideal candidate has experience in plant mechanics, a relevant qualification, and strong attention to detail. Responsibilities include identifying faults and ensuring high equipment availability. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary and generous leave options.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave

Contributory Pension Scheme

Health & Wellness support

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a plant mechanic/fitter.
• Sound knowledge of heavy plant machinery maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Identify and repair faults or damage to plant and tooling.
• Service and maintain equipment for hire.
• Accurately update service records.

Skills

Plant mechanic/fitter experience

Knowledge of heavy plant machinery maintenance

Attention to detail

Customer-focused approach

Education

Relevant mechanical qualification or time served

Job description

Overview

Our nationwide Plant and Tool division hires equipment including diggers, dumpers and small hand tools to companies within the construction, utilities and infrastructure sectors. As a Plant Mechanic you will play a pivotal role in ensuring customers can hire what they want, when they need it, through the efficient servicing and maintenance of a variety of plant and tools within the GAP fleet.

As part of a high-performing depot team, you will be responsible for identifying and repairing faults or damage to equipment, accurately updating service records, and, at times, completing repairs on customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Identify and repair faults or damage to plant and tooling within the GAP fleet.
• Service and maintain a range of equipment to ensure availability for hire.
• Accurately update service records and documentation.
• Occasionally complete repairs on customer sites.

Required qualifications and attributes

• Proven experience working as a plant mechanic/fitter with a relevant mechanical qualification or time served.
• 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 management skills, and a committed team player attitude.
• A valid driving licence is preferred but not 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)
• Overtime at an enhanced rate and Standby/Call Out rota

Next steps

If you fit the profile and are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you. To apply, upload your CV and complete our short application form, and we’ll take it from there.

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