Apprentice Plant Mechanic

GAP Group; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire provider in Whitehaven is seeking Apprentices for its Plant Maintenance programme. You will gain NVQ Level 3 through on-the-job experience and training, learning essential skills to service machinery. Starting salaries range from £15,311 for those under 18 to £16,686 for those over 18. Benefits include competitive salary, annual leave, and pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee Welfare Fund

Health & Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Keen interest in Plant Technology.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair machines and equipment.
• Replace parts and check instruments.
• Study basic engineering skills and electro-hydraulics.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interest in Plant Technology

Education

4 National 4's or GCSE grade C or above

Job description

GAP Group Apprentices are a key in ensuring our Depots have the right level of expertise, today, tomorrow and in future.

As an Apprentice you will be enrolled in a blended learning programme where you will gain an NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance through a mixture of on the job experience and block release training through a leading college.

Our Apprenticeship Programme covers all the essential skills and principles you will need to become a Plant Mechanic and you'll learn how to service and repair machines and equipment, including replacing parts and checking and calibrating instruments. You'll also study everything from basic engineering skills to the latest technological advancements in electro-hydraulics and computerised control systems.

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 15,311 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 £16,686 per annum.

After successful completion of Year 1 you will automatically be placed on the National Minimum Wage rate for your age group.

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

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

GAP Group believe in rewarding their employees for their hard work and commitment, and offer the following benefits:

• Competitive salary and 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
• Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded social events)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health & Wellness (Well-being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab)

GAP Hire Solutions is the UK's leading independent equipment hire provider with 11 different divisions offering a vast range of equipment including diggers, dumpers and small hand tools with a large customer base in the construction, utilities and infrastructure sectors.

So what next?

If you fit the profile and are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you!

To apply all you need to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we'll take it from there.

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