Semi Skilled Fitter

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Health & Wellness Support

Generous holidays

Training and development

Job summary

GAP Group is seeking a Semi Skilled Fitter (Plant Mechanic) to join its Plant & Tools division in Birmingham. You will service, maintain and safety-check small plant and tools, ensuring equipment is safe and hire-ready. Work with experienced Fitters and learn in a workshop environment.

The role focuses on hands-on servicing, fault diagnosis, PAT testing and record keeping, with opportunities for training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Mechanical experience or qualifications relevant to small plant or tools.
• Basic fault finding knowledge or hands-on repair experience.
• Understanding of safe working practices and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn PAT testing and equipment compliance standards.
• Full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a range of small plant and tools to ensure they are safe and hire ready.
• Diagnosing and repairing basic faults across petrol, diesel, and electrically powered equipment.
• Carrying out PAT testing on electrical tools in line with company procedures.
• Completing safety checks and reporting any issues or defects to the Workshop Foreman.
• Accurately updating service, repair, and testing records.
• Supporting Top 50 tool availability by maintaining high workshop standards.
• Assisting with general workshop duties, including cleaning and organisation.
• Supporting driving duties during holidays or periods of absence, where required (subject to licence).

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Fault finding

Safe working practices

PAT testing

Job description

Location

United Kingdom, Midlands, Birmingham Plant & Tools

Number of positions to be provided

1

Contract hours

42.50

The Role

Ready to build your skills, get hands on with quality equipment, and develop your career as a Plant Mechanic?

We're looking for a Semi Skilled Fitter (Plant Mechanic) to join our busy Plant & Tool division. If you've got mechanical aptitude, enjoy practical work, and are keen to develop your knowledge in a workshop environment, this could be a great opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Working primarily in the depot workshop, you'll support the servicing, maintenance, and safety checking of small plant and tools, ensuring equipment is well maintained, safe, and ready for hire. You'll work closely with experienced Fitters and the Workshop team, developing your skills through hands on experience and training.

What You'll Be Doing

• Servicing and maintaining a range of small plant and tools to ensure they are safe and hire ready
• Diagnosing and repairing basic faults across petrol, diesel, and electrically powered equipment
• Carrying out PAT testing on electrical tools in line with company procedures
• Completing safety checks and reporting any issues or defects to the Workshop Foreman
• Accurately updating service, repair, and testing records
• Supporting Top 50 tool availability by maintaining high workshop standards
• Assisting with general workshop duties, including cleaning and organisation
• Supporting driving duties during holidays or periods of absence, where required (subject to licence)

About You

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone with a practical mindset and a willingness to learn, including:

• Mechanical experience, aptitude, or qualifications relevant to small plant or tools
• Basic fault finding knowledge or hands on repair experience
• An understanding of safe working practices and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn PAT testing and equipment compliance standards (training can be provided)
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to work well as part of a team and follow procedures
• A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential

About Us

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 & 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

Whether you’re starting out or looking to build on existing skills, GAP offers a supportive environment where you can grow your career.

GAP Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.