Fitter

Gap Group, Lexden, Colchester

Fitter

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Gap Group, Lexden, Colchester

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 day ago, 23 Apr | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 3a8822eefbb14497b691113f1df591d7

Location ref: Lexden, Colchester

Full Job Description

Ready to get hands-on with industry-leading equipment and make a real impact?, As a Plant Mechanic, you'll play a key role in keeping our fleet of diggers, dumpers, and hand tools hire-ready. You'll carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs-both in the depot and occasionally on customer sites-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 plant and 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
  • Occasionally attending customer sites to carry out repairs and maintenance
  • Supporting the depot team to ensure equipment availability and customer satisfaction

    We're looking for a skilled and motivated Plant 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., 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
  • Solid, up-to-date knowledge of heavy plant machinery maintenance
  • 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 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

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/fitter-126730430

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