Apprentice Fitter

GAP Group Ltd.; Brighton; On-site; GBP 16,224 - 17,860; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Health & Wellness Support

Generous holidays

Job summary

GAP Group Ltd. in Brighton is offering a 3-year Apprenticeship Programme to become a Plant Mechanic. Earn as you learn, with hands-on training and a nationally recognised qualification.

Weekdays 8-5, no weekend work, with clear progression paths into Workshop Fitter roles and other career routes within GAP Group. Younger apprentices start on £16,224 per year (max 39 hours/week); older apprentices start on £17,860 per year (max 42.5 hours/week).

Qualifications

• GCSEs at 4+ (or equivalent) and above.
• Genuine interest in plant machinery and engineering.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of plant machinery and equipment.
• Replacing components, checking systems, and calibrating instruments.
• Developing core engineering skills alongside exposure to modern technology (electro hydraulics and computerised control systems).
• Working alongside experienced fitters to gain hands-on experience in a busy workshop.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Interest in plant machinery

Education

GCSEs 4+/O-levels or equivalent

Job description

Location

United Kingdom, South East, Brighton Plant & Tools

Requester

Number of positions to be provided

1

Contract hours

42.50

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 long 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 you 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 you 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.

About You

What You'll be Doing

As an Apprentice Fitter, you'll develop the skills and knowledge needed to become a qualified Plant Mechanic, including:

• 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
• Working alongside experienced fitters to gain hands on, real world experience in a busy workshop environment

About Us

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 GAP & What We Offer

• 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 val