Plant Mechanic: Hands-On Maintenance & Growth

GAP Group Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays

Life Assurance

Health & Wellness

Job summary

GAP Group Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on Plant Mechanic to service and repair our fleet of diggers, dumpers and hand tools. You’ll be part of a growing Plant & Tool division, tackling maintenance with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role combines depot-based servicing with occasional customer-site visits, ensuring equipment is safe, ready to hire, and keeping accurate service records.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a mechanical role with hands-on maintenance.
• Experience with diesel engines would be highly beneficial.
• Keen eye for detail and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Customer-focused mindset and collaborative team spirit.
• 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.
• Accurately updating service records and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Occasionally attending customer sites to carry out repairs and maintenance.
• Supporting the depot team to ensure equipment availability and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Diesel engines

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Driving licence (preferred)

Job description

GAP Group Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on Plant Mechanic to service and repair our fleet of diggers, dumpers and hand tools. You’ll be part of a growing Plant & Tool division, tackling maintenance with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role combines depot-based servicing with occasional customer-site visits, ensuring equipment is safe, ready to hire, and keeping accurate service records.