Regional Fitter North West

GAP Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire company in Greater Manchester is seeking a Regional Plant Mechanic. The role involves traveling across depots and customer sites to service and maintain equipment. Ideal candidates have experience in plant fitting, knowledge of heavy machinery, and a customer-focused attitude. Benefits include competitive salary, annual leave, pension scheme, and health and wellness programs. If you have a valid driving license and are ready to take on this challenge, we invite you to apply.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 additional leave days

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness programs

Overtime at an enhanced rate

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a plant mechanic/fitter role with a relevant mechanical qualification or time served.
• Sound and current knowledge of heavy plant machinery maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• A customer-focused approach and committed team player.
• A valid driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support depots to ensure customers can hire equipment as needed.
• Travel across regional depots and customer sites.
• Identify and repair faults or damage to equipment.
• Accurately update service records.

Skills

Experience as a plant mechanic/fitter

Knowledge of heavy plant machinery maintenance

Attention to detail

Customer-focused approach

Valid driving licence

Education

Relevant mechanical qualification or time served

Job description

Number of positions to be provided

1

Contract hours

42.50

About the role

Our team is the best in the industry – is it time for you to join us? 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 Regional Plant Mechanic you will play a pivotal role in the success of the Region by supporting our depots to ensure that our customers can hire what they want, when they need it through the efficient servicing and maintaining a variety of plant and tools within the GAP fleet. As part of our high‑performing regional team, you will be responsible for traveling across our regional depots and customer sites to identify and repair any faults or damage to equipment, accurately updating service records. Please Note – this role will require extensive travel across the region and overnight stays when required. Therefore we are happy for candidate location to be close to any GAP depot in the North West.

About You

Applicants should demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience working as a plant mechanic/fitter role with a relevant mechanical qualification or time served
• Sound and current knowledge of heavy plant machinery maintenance
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to work effectively under pressure
• A customer‑focussed approach workload and committed team player
• A valid driving licence is essential

About Us

From one division, GAP Hire Solutions now has 10 divisions offering the hire of equipment throughout the UK. 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 a staff social fund and loyalty holidays. 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.

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