Plant Mechanic

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

Job summary

A leading equipment hire company in Manchester is seeking a Plant Mechanic to join their team. You will be responsible for servicing and maintaining a variety of equipment, ensuring availability for customer hire. The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a mechanic, strong knowledge of heavy machinery, and a customer-focused approach. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and generous leave.

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 programs

Enhanced overtime rates

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a plant mechanic/fitter.
• Sound knowledge of heavy plant machinery maintenance.
• Valid driving licence preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify and repair faults or damage to equipment.
• Service and maintain a variety of plant and tools.
• Provide repairs on customer sites when required.
• Ensure customer hire availability.

Skills

Fault identification and repair

Heavy plant machinery maintenance

Attention to detail

Customer-focused approach

Team player

Education

Relevant mechanical qualification or time served

Job description

Our team is the best in the industry - is it time for you to join us?

Overview

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 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 identifying and repairing any faults or damage to equipment, accurately updating service records and at times you may be required to complete repairs on our customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Identify and repair faults or damage to equipment and accurately update service records.
• Service and maintain a variety of plant and tools within the GAP fleet.
• Provide repairs on customer sites when required.
• Work as part of a high-performing depot team to ensure customer hire availability (what customers want, when they need it).

Qualifications

• 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 and a committed team player.
• 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

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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