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Trainee Survey Equipment Technician/ Driver

Hanworth
1 week ago
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Our team is the best in the industry - is it time for you to join us?

The Role:

Our nationwide Survey Division hires a range of equipment including Robotic and GPS equipment to the construction, utilities, and infrastructure sectors.

The Driver/Test & Run Fitter will ensure all basic Survey & Safety products are cleaned, checked, adjusted and certificated before they are hired out. You will keep up to date with the knowledge of products and full range of accessories and ensure all paperwork is completed. You will also be responsible for loading, delivery and collection of hire equipment to and from the customer site in a timely and professional manner, demonstration (if required) and completing any relevant checks and administration involved for the hire.

Successful applicants should demonstrate the following:

Experience working in a similar role delivering and collecting equipment to/from customer sites
Knowledge of survey products and accessories would be beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided
Ability to carry out comprehensive safety checks and calibration of all hire equipment before despatch and complete all necessary documentation.
Excellent local area knowledge
Full UK Drivers LicenceGAP 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 profit share, loyalty holidays and a staff social fund. 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)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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