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If you've got mechanical aptitude, enjoy practical work, and are keen to develop your knowledge in a workshop environment, this could be a great opportunity to take the next step in your career.\nWorking primarily in the depot workshop, you'll support the servicing, maintenance, and safety checking of small plant and tools, ensuring equipment is well maintained, safe, and ready for hire. You'll work closely with experienced Fitters and the Workshop team, developing your skills through hands on experience and training.\nWhat You'll Be Doing\nServicing and maintaining a range of small plant and tools to ensure they are safe and hire ready \nDiagnosing and repairing basic faults across petrol, diesel, and electrically powered equipment \nCarrying out PAT testing on electrical tools in line with company procedures \nCompleting safety checks and reporting any issues or defects to the Workshop Foreman \nAccurately updating service, repair, and testing records \nSupporting Top 50 tool availability by maintaining high workshop standards \nAssisting with general workshop duties, including cleaning and organisation \nSupporting driving duties during holidays or periods of absence, where required (subject to licence)\nAbout You\nWhat You'll Bring\nWe're looking for someone with a practical mindset and a willingness to learn, including:\nMechanical experience, aptitude, or qualifications relevant to small plant or tools \nBasic fault finding knowledge or hands on repair experience \nAn understanding of safe working practices and attention to detail \nWillingness to learn PAT testing and equipment compliance standards (training can be provided) \nA positive attitude and strong work ethic \nAbility to work well as part of a team and follow procedures \nA full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential\nAbout Us\nAbout GAP and What We Offer\nYou'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.\nAs a family-run business with over 50 years of experience, we believe in doing things the right way. That means:\nMore investment in our equipment than anyone else in the industry, so you work with the best tools in the game\nRemaining fully independent, which lets us make agile, long-term decisions that support your success\nOffering real career growth, training, and development from day one\nSupport that values you - from generous holidays to Life Assurance and Health & Wellness Support Whether you're starting out or looking to build on existing skills, GAP offers a supportive environment where you can grow your career. If you're ready to get hands on and develop your future as a Plant Mechanic, upload your CV and complete our short application, we'll take it from there. 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