Apprentice Fitter

GAP Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Career progression

Long-term career with GAP Group

Health & wellness support

Job summary

GAP Group is offering a 3-year Plant Mechanic Apprenticeship in the United Kingdom. You will earn £16,224 per year if under 18, or £17,860 per year if over 18, while you learn on the job alongside expert fitters toward a nationally recognised qualification.

You will service, maintain and repair plant machinery, replace components, and develop core engineering skills such as electro hydraulics and computerised control systems in a real workshop environment.

Qualifications

• GCSEs 4 or higher or National 4s at passing grade.
• Interest in plant machinery and engineering.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Learn to service, maintain and repair a wide range of plant machinery.
• Replace components, check systems and calibrate instruments.
• Develop core engineering skills including electro hydraulics and computerised control systems.
• Work alongside experienced fitters in a busy workshop.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSEs 4+ grades

National 4s

Job description

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.

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

What do I need to Apply?

• A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 and above, or a minimum of 4 National 4s at passing Grade
• 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

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

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions each individual brings.