Apprentice Fitter

South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Hub; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation covered

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

GAP Group Limited’s Apprenticeship Programme offers a 3-year path to becoming a Plant Mechanic. Earn while you learn with hands-on guidance from expert fitters and attend Reaseheath College blocks; GAP covers accommodation, meals and travel. This structured start develops skills in service, maintenance and repair of plant machinery.

On completion you can progress to Workshop Fitter and other GAP career pathways in a busy workshop environment, with real progression and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship requires completion of the Level 3 Construction Equipment Maintenance Technician course.
• Structured training with hands-on work in a busy workshop.
• Good communication, attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Learning how to service, maintain and repair plant machinery and equipment.
• Replacing components, checking systems, and calibrating instruments.
• Developing core engineering skills with exposure to electro hydraulics and control systems.
• Working alongside experienced fitters to gain hands-on workshop experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Initiative

Education

Construction equipment maintenance technician (level 3)

Job description

GAP GROUP LIMITED
Apprenticeship Level 3

About The Role

Kick start your career as a Plant Mechanic with GAP Group’s award-winning Apprenticeship Programme. Earn while you learn, gaining hands‑on experience with expert fitters and a recognised qualification. Enjoy structured training, industry leading equipment and real career progression. 3-year course, Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm.
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
• 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 The Training

You will receive on‑the‑job training and attend Reaseheath College for three separate blocks per year, each block lasting three weeks. GAP will cover all accommodation, food, and travel expenses.

About The Employer

Established in 1969, GAP Hire Solutions is the UK's leading independent equipment hire company. With 10 divisions and over 150 locations across the UK, we've got everything you need from dumpers, diggers and tools to track mats and portable toilets.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Training Provider
REASEHEATH COLLEGE
Course/Training
Construction equipment maintenance technician (level 3)