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Apprentice Fitter

Gap Group


Job Location:

Sheffield - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

General information
Reference
011631
Publication start date
30/07/2026
Job description

Apprentices

Post description

Apprentice Fitter

Division

Plant & Tools - Apprentice

Title

Apprentice Fitter

Contract type

Permanent Full Time

Location

Stevenson Road Sheffield S93XG
Location

United Kingdom North East Sheffield Plant & Tools

Vacancy contact last name

Burns

Vacancy contact first name

Erin

Vacancy contact email

Number of positions to be provided

1

Employment Details
Contract hours

42.50

About the role
The Role

Kick start your career as a Plant Mechanic with GAP Groups award winning Apprenticeship Programme. Youll 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 its 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 16224 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 17860 per annum.

After successful completion of Year 1 you will automatically move onto the National Minimum Wage rate for your age group.

About You

What do I need to Apply

Applicants should hold three National 4 qualifications which must include Maths English and either Science or a recognised craft subject.
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.

About Us

At GAP were proud to be the UKs 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 youre up for the challenge and want to feel valued at work then wed love to hear from you! Ready to get started Upload your CV and complete our short application - well take it from there.

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