Regional Fitter

GAP Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays

Life Assurance

Health & Wellness Support

Career development

Job summary

GAP Group is seeking a Regional Fitter (Plant Mechanic) to service and repair a wide range of plant and tools across the GAP fleet, with work focused across multiple depots and customer sites within a defined region. The role requires occasional overnight stays and flexible travel across the region.

You will diagnose faults, perform servicing, and ensure equipment availability, while adhering to health and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a plant fitter/mechanic with transferable skills.
• Strong diagnostic, mechanical and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently across depots and sites.
• Willingness to travel regionally with overnight stays.
• Full valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair GAP plant and tools across the fleet.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs at depots and customer sites.
• Complete planned servicing and refurbishments to maximise availability.
• Check, test, and tag equipment and maintain service records.
• Work safely on customer sites and depots in line with GAP safety rules.

Skills

Plant mechanic

Diagnostics

Problem solving

Independent work

Travel flexibility

Organization

Safety mindset

Driving licence

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

Ready to take your skills on the road and make an impact across an entire region?

We're looking for a skilled and flexible Regional Fitter (Plant Mechanic) to support our high performing Plant & Tool division.

Based from a "home" depot, you'll work across a defined region, supporting multiple GAP depots and customer sites as required. You'll provide additional fitting resource where demand is highest, helping to reduce downtime, clear backlogs, and keep equipment hire ready across the region.

**Please note this is a mobile role covering between Brighton, Maidstone, Colchester & Bury St Edmunds and so we are flexible on the suitable candidate's location. The role will involve regular overnight stays.**

What You'll Be Doing

• Servicing, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of plant and tools across the GAP fleet, including compressors, mini excavators, dumpers, trailers, and small tools
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs at depots and customer sites across the region
• Completing planned servicing, repairs, and refurbishments to support equipment availability and minimise downtime
• Checking, testing, and tagging equipment, accurately completing service records, test certificates, and associated paperwork
• Working safely on customer sites and across depots, following all GAP and customer Health & Safety requirements

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone with strong technical expertise and a proactive approach, including:

• Proven experience as a plant mechanic/fitter, with a relevant qualification or time-served background in an industry with transferable skills is welcomed
• Strong diagnostic, mechanical, and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently across different depots and customer sites
• A flexible approach to travel and changing regional priorities
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• A proactive, safety focused mindset and commitment to high standards
• A full valid driving licence

About GAP and What We Offer

You’ll be joining an industry leader that’s growing and genuinely committed to your success. At GAP, we’re proud to be the UK's leading equipment hire provider - supporting projects big and small across construction, infrastructure, events, and more. With nearly 200 locations nationwide and a wide range of specialist divisions, we offer exciting opportunities in everything from Plant and Tools to Lifting, Survey, Pumps, Power and Environmental, and Event Services.

As a family-run business with over 50 years of experience, we believe in doing things the right way. That means:

• More investment in our equipment than anyone else in the industry, so you work with the best tools in the game
• Remaining fully independent, which lets us make agile, long-term decisions that support your success
• Offering real career growth, training, and development from day one
• Support that values you - from generous holidays to Life Assurance and Health & Wellness Support

If you're looking for a role where your technical expertise makes a real difference across the region, we'd love to hear from you.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions each individual brings.