Apprentice Fitter Test & Run

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank-h

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness

Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded)

Job summary

GAP Group in Birmingham invites applications for its Apprenticeship Programme as a Test & Run Fitter within the Survey Division. You will learn to service and repair survey equipment, diagnose specification errors, and calibrate instruments to manufacturer specifications on site.

You will also complete calibration certificates and related paperwork while keeping up to date with the full range of survey products and accessories.

Qualifications

• 4 National 4s or above
• A keen interest in Construction or Plant Technology
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication skills

Responsibilities

• service and repair survey equipment
• calibrate to within manufacturer specification
• complete calibration certificates and associated paperwork

Skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Keen interest in construction or plant

Education

4 National 4s or above

Job description

Our team is the best in the industry - is it time for you to join us?

The Role:

GAP Survey & Safety Hire & Sales offers one of the largest ranges of survey & safety equipment and accessories in the industry. From range of equipment including Robotic and GPS equipment, the division has everything our customers in the construction, utilities, and infrastructure sectors need.

Our Apprenticeship Programme covers all the essential skills and principles you will need to become a Test & Run Fitter within our specialist Survey Division and you'll learn how to service and repair survey equipment, including diagnosing specification errors on a variety of survey products and calibrate to within manufacturer specification.

You’ll will also learn how to complete calibration certificates and associated paperwork whilst maintaining an up to date knowledge of our Survey products, their application on site and the full range of accessories.

Our Apprenticeship Programme allows you to earn as you learn:

• Apprentices under 18 will be required to work up to 39 hours per week and will receive a starting salary of £16,224 per annum.
• Apprentices aged 18 and over will be required to work up to 42.5 hours per week and will receive a starting salary of £17,680 per annum.

After successful completion of Year 1 you will automatically be placed on the National Minimum Wage rate for your age group and as you progress through each year of your apprenticeship your salary will continue to increase.

To apply for the GAP Group Apprenticeship Programme, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• 4 National 4s or above
• A keen interest in Construction or Plant Technology
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication skills

From one division, GAP Hire Solutions now has 11 divisions offering the hire of equipment throughout the UK. We're looking to recruit the best talent the industry has to offer to help us grow even further. As a GAP employee, you'll enjoy loads of benefits such as a staff social fund and loyalty holidays. Our in-house Learning & Development Team are dedicated to giving you the skills you need to be your best and as a company we are always keen to promote internally.

Benefits include:

• Annual bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• The option to buy up to 5 days additional leave
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance

• Progression opportunities within the business
• Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded social events)

• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health & Wellness (Well-being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab)

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