Chargehand

General information

Job description

Fitters

Post description

Chargehand

Division

Plant & Tools - Fitter

Title

Chargehand

Contract type

Permanent Full Time

Location

Location

United Kingdom Scotland Kilmarnock Plant & Tools

Vacancy contact last name

Stevenson

Vacancy contact first name

Emma

Vacancy contact email

Number of positions to be provided

1

Employment Details

Contract hours

42.50

About the role

The Role

Step into a role where your technical expertise and leadership make a real impact every day is hands-on fast-paced and vital to keeping operations running smoothly. As a Chargehand in GAPs Plant & Tool Division youll be at the heart of our workshop operations ensuring all equipment is maintained to the highest standards and ready for hire when our customers need it.

From diagnosing faults to coordinating your team youll play a key role in keeping plant and tool equipment available safe and compliant across a wide range of customer projects in construction utilities and infrastructure.

What Youll be Doing

Diagnosing faults and repairing/maintaining small plant and tools both in the workshop and on-site
Organising and allocating workload across the workshop team ensuring all site calls (including out-of-hours) are covered
Prioritising returned equipment to maximise availability of Top 50 tools and core plant items
Ensuring all equipment is hire-ready compliant with safety regulations and meets GAP standards
Checking testing and tagging equipment accurately
Organise and allocate workload among workshop staff ensuring all site calls (including out-of-hours) are covered in conjunction with the Foreman
Maintaining a clean safe and organised workshop environment
Issuing safety bulletins capturing acknowledgements and supporting compliance processes

About You

What Youll Bring

Were looking for someone technically skilled organised and confident leading a team including:

Proven experience in plant and tool maintenance and repair
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Experience coordinating workloads or supporting a team environment
Good understanding of Health & Safety regulations and compliance standards
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
A proactive professional approach with strong communication skills
A team-focused mindset with a willingness to support and develop others

About Us

Youll be joining an industry leader thats growing and genuinely committed to your success. At GAP were proud to be the UKs leading equipment hire providersupporting 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

If youre up for the challenge and want to feel valued at work then wed love to hear from you! Ready to get started Upload your CV and complete our short application well take it from there.

Were proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions each individual brings.