Driver/Fitter
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 8, 2026. GAP Group scores A on the Alion truth index.
General information
Reference
011701
Publication start date
09/11/2026
Job description
Drivers
Post description
Driver/Fitter - Workshop
Vacancy details
Division
Plant & Tools - Driver
Title
Driver/Fitter
Contract type
Permanent Full Time
Vacancy location
Location
Unit 19, Easter Park, Nottingham, NG72PX
Location
United Kingdom, Midlands, Nottingham Plant & Tools
Requester
Number of positions to be provided
1
Employment Details
Contract hours
42.50
About the role
The Role
Are you someone who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems, and delivering excellent customer service?
This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll be the face of GAP on customer sites, responsible for delivering and collecting equipment safely and efficiently while also using your mechanical skills to service, maintain, and repair our fleet. Whether you're supporting customers on-site, carrying out inspections in the workshop, or ensuring equipment is ready for hire, you'll play a vital role in keeping our operations running smoothly.
What You'll Be Doing
- Delivering and collecting plant and equipment safely and professionally, ensuring all paperwork is completed accurately
- Loading, unloading, and securing equipment on GAP vehicles in line with company safety procedures
- Conducting daily vehicle checks and ensuring vehicles remain roadworthy, compliant, and presentable
- Inspecting, servicing, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of plant equipment and tools both in the depot and on customer sites
- Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs to minimise equipment downtime
- Completing service records, inspection reports, test certificates, and all associated documentation accurately
About You
What You'll Bring
The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with a customer-focused approach and a commitment to safety, including:
- A relevant mechanical qualification, apprenticeship, or time-served experience
- Experience maintaining, servicing, or repairing plant equipment, tools, vehicles, or related machinery
- A valid UK driving licence
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills A positive attitude with a strong focus on customer service
- The ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
- Experience within the plant hire, construction, or equipment rental industry would be advantageous
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, 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.