Apprentice Fitter

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 course, Monday‑to‑Friday 8‑5 pm with no required weekend working.

Our Apprenticeship Programme allows you to earn as you learn. Apprentices under 18 should work a maximum of 39 hours per week with a starting salary of £16,224 per annum. Apprentices over 18 should 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.

• Service, maintain and repair a wide range of plant machinery and equipment.
• Replace components, check systems and calibrate instruments.
• Develop core engineering skills alongside exposure to modern technology, including electro‑hydraulics and computerised control systems.

• A minimum of four (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.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship you can progress into a Workshop Fitter role and, from there, into positions such as Mobile Fitter, Workshop Foreman and Depot Manager. GAP offers a variety of career pathways and promotes from within.

GAP is the UK’s leading equipment hire provider. With nearly 200 locations nationwide and a wide range of specialist divisions, we offer opportunities across Plant & Tools, Lifting, Survey, Environmental and Event Services. The family‑run business has over 50 years of experience, values investment in equipment, maintains independence, and provides real career growth, training, development, generous holidays and life assurance and health & wellness support.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions of each individual.