What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey and Safety Technician position at GAP Group?
General information Reference 011369 Publication start date 30/06/2026 Job description Workshop Post description Survey & Safety Technician Vacancy details Division Survey - Technician Title Survey and Safety Technician Contract type Permanent Full Time Vacancy location Location Unit 12, Harp Trading Estate, Guinness Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, M171SR Location United Kingdom, North West, Manchester Survey Requester Number of positions to be provided 1 Employment Details Contract hours 42.50 About the role The Role Our team is the best in the industry - is it time for you to join us. Our Survey Division hires a range of equipment including robotic total stations, GPS kits, construction lasers and a variety of other survey & safety products to the construction, utilities, and infrastructure sectors. The Survey & Safety Technician will be responsible for the inspection, testing and maintenance of hire equipment dispatched and returned from our customers
You will be responsible for carrying out comprehensive safety checks and calibration of all hire equipment before dispatch and ensuring all necessary documentation is completed. Manufacturers training will be provided along with regular updates, the position requires a willingness to learn and a keen eye on detail. The successful candidate will maintain the workshop and equipment as required ensuring that sufficient volumes of core hire equipment are available at all times.
About You Successful applicants should demonstrate: Experience working as a survey technician within a busy depot or similar environment The ability to diagnose and repair survey equipment Ability to work on own initiative and assist other team members when required A high level of IT literacy -particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel A full UK driving licence 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, 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 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.
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