GAP Group Limited
Apprentice Fitter
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About the Role
The Role
Kick start your career as a Plant Mechanic with GAP Group's award-winning Apprenticeship Programme. You'll earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience alongside our expert fitters while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. With industry-leading equipment, structured training, and genuine career progression, this is more than just an apprenticeship; it's the start of a long-term career with GAP Group. This is a 3-year course, Monday to Friday 8-5pm with no required weekend working.
Our Apprenticeship Programme Allows You to Earn as you Learn
- Apprentices under 18 joining our programme will be required to work a maximum of 39 hours per week with a starting salary of £16,224 per annum.
- Apprentices over 18 joining our programme will be required to work a maximum of 42.5 hours per week with a starting salary of £17,860 per annum.
After successful completion of Year 1, you will automatically move onto the National Minimum Wage rate for your age group.
What You'll be Doing
As an Apprentice Fitter, you'll develop the skills and knowledge needed to become a qualified Plant Mechanic, including:
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- Learning how to service, maintain, and repair a wide range of plant machinery and equipment
- Replacing components, checking systems, and calibrating instruments
- Developing core engineering skills alongside exposure to modern technology, including electro hydraulics and computerised control systems.
About You
What do I need to Apply?
- A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 (or equivalent) and above
- A genuine interest in plant machinery and engineering
- A high level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication skills and a willingness to learn
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you can progress into a Workshop Fitter role. From there, GAP offers a variety of career pathways, including a Mobile Fitter, Workshop Foreman, and Depot Manager. At GAP, we believe in developing our people and promoting from within. Please see more here
About Us
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 & Tools to Lifting, Survey, Environmental, and Event Services.
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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? 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.
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