Apprentice Fitter

Gap Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

GAP Group is offering an Apprenticeship Programme for an Apprentice Fitter in Sheffield. You will earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience alongside our expert fitters while working toward a nationally recognised qualification.

The 3-year programme runs Monday to Friday 8-5 with no weekend work, starting salaries of £16,224 (under 18) or £17,860 (18+), increasing after Year 1 to the national minimum wage for age. A clear path to a Workshop Fitter role awaits.

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold three National 4 qualifications, which must include Maths, English, and either Science or a recognised craft subject.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience alongside expert fitters while working toward a nationally recognised qualification.
• Attend structured training and develop skills in plant machinery and engineering.
• This is a 3-year programme, Monday to Friday 8-5 with no weekend working.

Skills

Maths

English

Science or craft

Education

National 4 qualifications (Maths, English, Science or craft)

Job description

Apprentice Fitter

Job details

General information

Reference

011631

Publication start date

30/07/2026

Job description

Post description

Apprentice Fitter

Vacancy details

Division

Plant & Tools - Apprentice

Title

Apprentice Fitter

Contract type

Permanent Full Time

Vacancy location

Location

Stevenson Road, Sheffield, S93XG

Location

United Kingdom, North East, Sheffield Plant & Tools

Requester

Number of positions to be provided

1

Employment Details

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 do I need to Apply?

• Applicants should hold three National 4 qualifications, which must include Maths, English, and either Science or a recognised craft subject.
• 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.

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.

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