Apprentice Fitter

GAP Group Limited; Three Legged Cross; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training and development

Life Assurance

Job summary

GAP Group Limited invites you to start your career as a Plant Mechanic through its award winning Apprenticeship Programme in the UK. 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.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at grade 4 or above required.
• Interest in plant machinery and engineering.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Learn to service, maintain and repair plant machinery and equipment.
• Replace components, check systems and calibrate instruments.
• Develop core engineering skills with exposure to electro hydraulics and control systems.

Skills

Plant machinery interest

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSEs at grade 4 or above

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

• 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

• 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

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

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