At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and maintain industry-leading plant and tool equipment to keep it hire-ready.
- Company: Join GAP, the UK's leading equipment hire provider with a family-run ethos.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous holidays, and health & wellness support.
- Other info: Be part of a growing team that values your contributions and invests in your success.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a hands-on role with excellent career progression.
- Qualifications: Experience as a plant mechanic/fitter and a keen eye for detail.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Ready to get hands‑on with industry‑leading equipment and make a real impact? 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. 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
About You
What You'll Bring
- 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
Contract hours 42.50
About Us
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
Whether you’re hands‑on or customer‑focused, there’s a place for you at GAP where your work makes a difference. If you’re up for the challenge and want to feel valued at work, then we’d love to hear from you! Ready to get started? Upload your CV and complete our short application—we’ll take it from there. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions each individual brings.
Fitter employer: Gap
GAP is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its employees, offering a dynamic work environment where your skills as a Plant Mechanic can truly shine. With a commitment to investing in top-tier equipment and providing comprehensive training from day one, you'll have ample opportunities for career progression while working alongside a supportive team that values your contributions. Located across nearly 200 sites nationwide, GAP fosters a culture of independence and agility, ensuring that you can make a real impact in a family-run business that has been a leader in the industry for over 50 years.
