Small Tools Fitter

GAP Group Ltd.; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

GAP Group Ltd. in the UK is seeking a hands-on Tool Mechanic to service, maintain and repair our fleet of small tool equipment and petrol/electrical tools. You will work in the busy Plant & Tool division, ensuring equipment is safe, reliable and ready for hire to customers.

The role offers real hands-on impact, on-the-job training, and opportunities for progression within a family-run business with 50+ years of experience and national coverage.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a mechanical role.
• Experience with petrol and electrical tools.
• A keen eye for detail and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Full driving licence preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a wide range of small 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.
• Supporting the depot team to ensure equipment availability and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Petrol tools

Electrical tools

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Location

Requester

Number of positions to be provided

1

Contract hours

42.50

About the role

The Role

Ready to get hands-on with industry-leading equipment and make a real impact?

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Tool Mechanic to join our high-performing Plant & Tool division. If you're passionate about machinery, thrive on solving problems, and want to be part of a business that's growing fast - this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

As a Tool Mechanic, you'll play a key role in keeping our 2/4 stroke petrol tools and range of electrical tools, including saws, grinders and drills, hire-ready. You'll carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs ensuring our equipment is safe, reliable, and ready to go when our customers need it.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role offering real career progression in a company that invests in its people.

What You'll Be Doing

• Servicing and maintaining a wide range of small 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
• Supporting the depot team to ensure equipment availability and customer satisfaction

About You

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience working in a mechanical role - candidates out with the plant hire industry are welcomed as full training will be provided!
• Experience with petrol and electrical tools would be highly beneficial
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• A customer-focused mindset and a collaborative team spirit
• A full, valid driving licence is preferred 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 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 up for the challenge and want to feel valued at work, then we'd love to hear from you!

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