Plant Mechanic: Keep Our Fleet Running & Grow

GAP Group Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays

Life Assurance

Health & Wellness Support

Job summary

GAP Group Limited is seeking a skilled Plant Mechanic to service and maintain our fleet of diggers, dumpers and hand tools. You will work in depots and occasionally on customer sites to ensure equipment is safe and ready to hire out.

You will diagnose faults, perform repairs, update service records and support the depot team to maximise equipment availability and customer satisfaction. A proactive, team‑oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a mechanical role, ideally in plant hire.
• Experience with diesel engines is highly beneficial.
• Attention to detail and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Customer-focused and collaborative team player.

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

Plant maintenance

Diesel engines

Fault diagnostics

Customer focus

Job description

GAP Group Limited is seeking a skilled Plant Mechanic to service and maintain our fleet of diggers, dumpers and hand tools. You will work in depots and occasionally on customer sites to ensure equipment is safe and ready to hire out.

You will diagnose faults, perform repairs, update service records and support the depot team to maximise equipment availability and customer satisfaction. A proactive, team‑oriented approach is essential.