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Apprentice Fitter

16 224 – 16 224 £
TemporaryExperience not specifiedOn-siteOkehampton
GAP GroupOkehampton

About this job

Vacancy detailsDivision

Plant & Tools - Apprentice

Title

Apprentice Fitter

Contract type

Permanent Full Time

Vacancy locationLocation

Showground Road, Bridgewater, Somerset, TA66AJ

Location

United Kingdom, South West, Bridgwater Plant & Tools

RequesterNumber of positions to be provided

1

Employment DetailsContract hours

42.50

About the roleThe Role

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.

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
About You

What do I need to Apply?

  • 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

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 Us

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

If you're up for the challenge and want to feel valued at work, then we'd love to hear from you! Ready to get started? Upload your CV and complete our short application - we'll take it from there.

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

General informationReference

011531

Publication start date

15/07/2026

Job description

Apprentices

Post description

Apprentice Fitter

Market insight

63% below median
44 196 £

Based on 22 358 offers with salary for this country

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