Survey Technician

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

Job summary

GAP Group Limited is seeking a Survey & Safety Technician to inspect, test and maintain hire equipment dispatched to and returned from our customers across construction, utilities and infrastructure projects. You will perform safety checks, calibrations and ensure all documentation is completed to a high standard.

The role requires a proactive, detail‑oriented approach, IT literacy (MS Word/Excel) and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience as a survey technician or depot environment.
• Ability to diagnose and repair survey equipment.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented with ability to work independently and support teammates.
• Good IT skills, especially Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test and maintain hire equipment dispatched and returned from customers.
• Carry out safety checks and calibration before dispatch and ensure documentation is complete.
• Maintain workshop and ensure core hire equipment is available at all times.

Skills

Survey equipment

Attention to detail

Initiative

IT literacy (Word/Excel)

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Our Survey Division hires a range of equipment including robotic total stations, GPS kits, construction lasers and a variety of other survey & safety products to the construction, utilities, and infrastructure sectors. What You'll Be Doing: The Survey & Safety Technician will be responsible for the inspection, testing and maintenance of hire equipment dispatched and returned from our customers. You will be responsible for carrying out comprehensive safety checks and calibration of all hire equipment before dispatch and ensuring all necessary documentation is completed. Manufacturers training will be provided along with regular updates, the position requires a willingness to learn and a keen eye on detail. The successful candidate will maintain the workshop and equipment as required ensuring that sufficient volumes of core hire equipment are available at all times.

Our Survey Division hires a range of equipment including robotic total stations, GPS kits, construction lasers and a variety of other survey & safety products to the construction, utilities, and infrastructure sectors. What You'll Be Doing: The Survey & Safety Technician will be responsible for the inspection, testing and maintenance of hire equipment dispatched and returned from our customers. You will be responsible for carrying out comprehensive safety checks and calibration of all hire equipment before dispatch and ensuring all necessary documentation is completed. Manufacturers training will be provided along with regular updates, the position requires a willingness to learn and a keen eye on detail. The successful candidate will maintain the workshop and equipment as required ensuring that sufficient volumes of core hire equipment are available at all times.

About the role

The Role

Our Survey Division hires a range of equipment including robotic total stations, GPS kits, construction lasers and a variety of other survey & safety products to the construction, utilities, and infrastructure sectors. What You'll Be Doing: The Survey & Safety Technician will be responsible for the inspection, testing and maintenance of hire equipment dispatched and returned from our customers. You will be responsible for carrying out comprehensive safety checks and calibration of all hire equipment before dispatch and ensuring all necessary documentation is completed. Manufacturers training will be provided along with regular updates, the position requires a willingness to learn and a keen eye on detail. The successful candidate will maintain the workshop and equipment as required ensuring that sufficient volumes of core hire equipment are available at all times.

About You

• Experience working as a survey technician within a busy depot or similar environment
• The ability to diagnose and repair survey equipment
• Ability to work on own initiative and assist other team members when required
• A high level of IT literacy –particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel
• A full UK driving licence

About Us

About GAP and What We Offer: As a Survey Technician, 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, 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 hands-on or customer-focused, there's a place for you at GAP where your work makes a difference. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions each individual brings.