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Plant Fitter - Colchester

TN United Kingdom

Colchester

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 40,000

22 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a skilled Plant Mechanic to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure that customers can hire the equipment they need by efficiently servicing and maintaining a diverse range of plant machinery. You will be responsible for identifying and repairing faults, updating service records, and occasionally completing repairs on-site. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-performing team in a growing company that values its employees and offers numerous benefits, including competitive salary, generous leave, and a commitment to internal promotion.

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 days additional leave

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness programs

Enhanced overtime rates

Standby/Call Out rota

Proven experience as a plant mechanic or fitter with relevant qualifications.
Current knowledge of heavy plant machinery maintenance.

Ensure efficient servicing and maintenance of plant and tools.
Identify and repair faults or damage to equipment.

Plant Mechanic experience

Heavy plant machinery maintenance

Attention to detail

Customer-focused approach

Relevant mechanical qualification

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Our team is the best in the industry – is it time for you to join us?

The Role:

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 Plant Mechanic you will play a pivotal role in the success of the depot by ensuring 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 depot team, you will be responsible for identifying and repairing any faults or damage to equipment, accurately updating service records and at times you may be required to complete repairs on our customer sites.

About You

Successful 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 preferred but not 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

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