Regional Fitter

GAP Group Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Generous holidays

Health & Wellness Support

Job summary

GAP Group Ltd. is looking for a skilled Regional Fitter (Plant Mechanic) to join their high-performing Plant & Tool division in the United Kingdom. This hands-on role requires servicing and maintaining a wide range of equipment across various depots and customer sites. Candidates should possess strong technical expertise, diagnostic skills, and a valid driving licence. The role offers career growth, generous holidays, and additional benefits, along with a dynamic work environment supporting multiple operational needs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a plant mechanic or fitter.
• Strong diagnostic, mechanical, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of plant and tools.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs at depots and customer sites.
• Completing planned servicing, repairs, and refurbishments.
• Travelling regularly within the region.

Skills

Technical expertise

Diagnostic skills

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility in travel

Education

Relevant qualification or time-served background

Tools

Plant maintenance tools

Job description

Location

12 Pinfold Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE48AS

Number of positions to be provided

1

Contract hours

42.50

About the role

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. If you're experienced in plant maintenance, enjoy variety in your work, and thrive in a role where no two days are the same, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

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.

This is a hands on, mobile role that plays a vital part in maintaining operational efficiency and high standards across the business.

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
• Providing additional technical support at depots where backlogs, capacity, or skills gaps exist
• 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
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and professional workspace and vehicle (where provided)
• Travelling regularly within the region, including overnight stays where required, to support operational needs

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
• A valid driving licence

Benefits

• Extra investment in our equipment to provide the best tools in the industry
• Independent, long‑term decision making to support your success
• Career growth, training, and development from day one
• Generous holidays and Life Assurance and Health & Wellness Support

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