Apprentice Fitter

Location

11 Bankhead Drive, Sighthill Industrial Estate, Edinburgh, EH114EJ.

United Kingdom, Scotland, Sighthill Plant & Tools.

Contract Details

Number of positions: 1.

Contract hours: 39.00 hours per week.

About the 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 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 will work a maximum of 39 hours per week with a starting salary of £16,224 per annum.
• Apprentices over 18 joining our programme will 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

Career Path

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.

Benefits

We offer real career growth, training, and development from day one. Support that values you - from generous holidays to Life Assurance and Health & Wellness Support.

Equal Opportunity

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