Plant Mechanic: Hands-On Maintenance & Career Growth

GAP Group Limited; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

GAP Group Limited is hiring a Plant Mechanic to service and maintain equipment across our fleet, including diggers, dumpers, and hand tools. You will diagnose faults, perform repairs, and keep accurate service records to ensure safety and reliability.

The role involves both depot duties and occasional on-site work at customer locations, with a focus on keeping equipment hire-ready and minimising downtime for clients.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a plant mechanic/fitter with transferable skills welcome
• Proven experience in a mechanical role; training provided for plant hire industry
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy under pressure
• Customer-focused approach and teamwork
• Full, valid driving licence preferred but not essential

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a wide range of plant and tool equipment within the GAP fleet
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently to minimise downtime
• Updating service records and ensuring safety standards compliance
• Occasionally attending customer sites to carry out repairs and maintenance
• Supporting the depot team to ensure equipment availability and customer satisfaction

Skills

Plant mechanic experience

Mechanical role experience

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Driving licence

Education

Relevant qualification or time-served background

Job description

GAP Group Limited is hiring a Plant Mechanic to service and maintain equipment across our fleet, including diggers, dumpers, and hand tools. You will diagnose faults, perform repairs, and keep accurate service records to ensure safety and reliability.

The role involves both depot duties and occasional on-site work at customer locations, with a focus on keeping equipment hire-ready and minimising downtime for clients.