Semi Skilled Fitter - Carlisle

TN United Kingdom; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the equipment hire industry as a Semi-Skilled Fitter. In this pivotal role, you'll maintain and service a range of small plant machinery and tools, ensuring they are ready for hire at all times. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive work environment, this role offers a competitive salary and a variety of benefits, including up to 25 days of annual leave and a contributory pension scheme. If you're passionate about mechanics and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Profit share

Loyalty holidays

Staff social fund

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness programs

Enhanced overtime rates

Qualifications

• Experience in servicing and maintaining small plant machinery.
• Current PAT testing certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain a variety of small plant and tools.
• Ensure equipment is ready for hire when needed.

Skills

Servicing small plant machinery

Maintenance of petrol and diesel tools

Electrical tool testing and running

Mechanical/electrical qualification

Education

Relevant mechanical/electrical qualification

Tools

PAT testing equipment

Job description

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Client:

GAP Group Limited

Location:

Carlisle, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

8a1a84152a86

Job Views:

4

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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About the role

The Role

Our team is the best in the industry – is it time for you to join us?

The Role:

Our nationwide Plant and Tool division hires a range of equipment including diggers, dumpers and small hand tools to companies within the construction, utilities and infrastructure sectors.

As a Semi-Skilled Plant Mechanic you will play a pivotal role in the success of the depot and you will be responsible for servicing and maintaining a variety of small plant and tools within the GAP fleet, ensuring that our customers can hire what they want, when they need it. In addition to this you will be responsible for servicing and maintaining a variety of small tools including 2/4 stroke petrol tools and a range of electrical tools including saws, grinders and drills.

About You

Applicants applying for the role of Semi-Skilled Fitter should have/be:

•A relevant mechanical/electrical qualification or time served
•Significant experience in servicing and maintenance of small plant machinery
•Experience in servicing and maintenance of petrol and diesel contractor tools and the ability to test and run electrical tools
•Current PAT testing certificate
•A valid driving licence is preferred but not essential

About Us

GAP Hire Solutions has 10 divisions offering the hire of equipment throughout the UK and we're looking to recruit the best talent the industry has to offer to help us grow even further. As a GAP employee, you'll enjoy loads of benefits such as profit share, loyalty holidays and a staff social fund. Our in-house Learning & Development Team are dedicated to giving you the skills you need to be your best and as a company we are always keen to promote internally.

Benefits include:

•Competitive salary and bonus scheme
•Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
•The option to buy up to 5 days additional leave
•Contributory Pension Scheme
•Life Assurance
•Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded social events)
•Cycle to Work Scheme
•Health & Wellness (Well-being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab)
•Overtime at an enhanced rate and Standby/Call Out rota

So what next?

If you fit the profile and are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you!

To apply all you need to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we'll take it from there.

GAP GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER