Apprentice Fitter
Gap Group Limited · Greenland Way, Off Beddington Lane · posted 24 July 2026
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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
• Working alongside experienced fitters to gain hands on, real world experience in a busy workshop environment
Your training
You will receive on-the-job training and attend Reaseheath College for three separate blocks per year, each block lasting three weeks. GAP will cover all accommodation, food, and travel expenses..
Where it leads
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.
About Gap Group Limited
Established in 1969, GAP Hire Solutions is the UK's leading independent equipment hire company. With 10 divisions and over 150 locations across the UK, we've got everything you need from dumpers, diggers and tools to track mats and portable toilets.
Things to consider
• 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
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE 4 GCSE (grade C/D) — essential
Where you'll work
- Croydon Plant & Tools, Unit 3, Therapia Trading Estate, Greenland Way, Off Beddington Lane, Croydon, CR0 4TD
- GAP Group Colchester, 12 Grange Way, Whitehill Industrial Estate, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HF
- Tower Bridge Plant and Tools, Arch 8 Pinchin Street, London, E11LX
- GAP GROUP Milton Keynes Plant and Tools, Dane Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1JQ
- Portsmouth Plant Tools, Unit 3 Hermitage Parks Harts Farm Way, Portsmouth, PO91FA
- Bridgwater Plant & Tools, Showground Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6AJ
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