Apprentice Fitter
GAP GROUP LIMITED
Bedford, Colchester
Closes in 15 days (Friday 10 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 25 June 2026
Contents
Summary
GAP Apprentices are a key in ensuring our Depots have the right level of expertise, today, tomorrow and in future.
As an Apprentice you will be enrolled in a blended learning programme where you will gain an NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance through a mixture of on the job experience and block release training through a leading college.
- Wage
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£16,224 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
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.
- Training course
- Construction equipment maintenance technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 07:30 / 08:30 - 16:30 / 16:00
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 August 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Our Apprenticeship Programme covers all the essential skills and principles you will need to become a Plant Mechanic and you'll learn:
- How to service and repair machines and equipment
- Replacing parts and checking and calibrating instruments
- Basic engineering skills
- Latest technological advancements in electro-hydraulics
- Computerised control systems
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Unit 2, Postley Road, Woburn Road Industrial Estate, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7BU
- 12 Grange Way, Whitehall Industrial Estate, Colchester, CO28HF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
REASEHEATH COLLEGE
Training course
Construction equipment maintenance technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or work areas.
- Provide information, advice, guidance or instruction to colleagues or stakeholders.
- Create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships.
- Prepare and write technical reports, for example incident reports, technical investigations or outcomes, equipment appraisals and specifications, improvement suggestions.
- Identify and agree work goals. Plan work.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Record or enter information - paper based or electronic, for example job sheets, risk assessments, method statements, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, organisational reporting requirements.
- Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace. Apply control measures.
- Apply health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards.
- Apply environmental and sustainability procedures in compliance with regulations and standards for example, segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Investigate problems using fault-finding and diagnostic techniques to identify underlying causes. Identify solutions to problems.
- Read and interpret information, for example text, data, engineering drawings, job card, work instructions, risk assessments, method statements, operation manuals, permits to work, instructions.
- Select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake tasks.
- Select and check construction plant equipment and hand tools including calibration and diagnostic equipment.
- Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, with consideration for cost, time, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Perform maintenance tasks on construction equipment.
- Perform repair tasks on construction equipment.
- Carry out de-commissioning, removal and disassembly of components and equipment from construction plant.
- Assess condition of components and equipment. Test and check equipment or systems. Identify actions required.
- Carry out assembly and installation of components and equipment from construction equipment including alterations through design and fabrication activities.
- Apply contamination control techniques.
- Complete commissioning checks following maintenance and repair activities.
- Restore the work area on completion of the activity.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
- Apply quality assurance procedures.
- Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.
- Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
- Perform legal, regulatory and organisational checks, inspections and examinations.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or work areas.
- Provide information, advice, guidance or instruction to colleagues or stakeholders.
- Create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships.
- Prepare and write technical reports, for example incident reports, technical investigations or outcomes, equipment appraisals and specifications, improvement suggestions.
- Identify and agree work goals. Plan work.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Record or enter information - paper based or electronic, for example job sheets, risk assessments, method statements, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, organisational reporting requirements.
- Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace. Apply control measures.
- Apply health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards.
- Apply environmental and sustainability procedures in compliance with regulations and standards for example, segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Investigate problems using fault-finding and diagnostic techniques to identify underlying causes. Identify solutions to problems.
- Read and interpret information, for example text, data, engineering drawings, job card, work instructions, risk assessments, method statements, operation manuals, permits to work, instructions.
- Select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake tasks.
- Select and check construction plant equipment and hand tools including calibration and diagnostic equipment.
- Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, with consideration for cost, time, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Perform maintenance tasks on construction equipment.
- Perform repair tasks on construction equipment.
- Carry out de-commissioning, removal and disassembly of components and equipment from construction plant.
- Assess condition of components and equipment. Test and check equipment or systems. Identify actions required.
- Carry out assembly and installation of components and equipment from construction equipment including alterations through design and fabrication activities.
- Apply contamination control techniques.
- Complete commissioning checks following maintenance and repair activities.
- Restore the work area on completion of the activity.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
- Apply quality assurance procedures.
- Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.
- Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
- Perform legal, regulatory and organisational checks, inspections and examinations.
Training schedule
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- High level of accuracy
About this employer
Established in 1969 by Gordon Anderson, GAP Hire Solutions is the UK's largest independent hire company. With a number of specialist divisions and almost 200 locations across the country, we have everything you could possibly need from diggers and dumpers to portable toilets and tankers.
Over our 50+ years in operation, GAP has remained a family-owned and run business. This allows us to make decisions quickly, meaning we can provide solutions to our customers faster than our competitors. Our nationwide network of depots, with offerings from our specialist divisions, enables us to provide a one-stop-shop with fast availability across all products.
Whilst our business started in Scotland, we have since grown to offer full national coverage and you will be able to spot our GAP Vans making deliveries across the country. We can even provide services in Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. GAP really is available wherever you need us.
https://www.gap-group.co.uk/about-us (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Competitive salary
- Up to5 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- The option to buy up to 5 days additional leave
- Employee Welfare Fund
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Health&Wellness
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- After successful completion of Year 1 you will automatically be placed on the National Minimum Wage rate for your age group and as you progress through each year of your apprenticeship your salary will continue to increase
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
REASEHEATH COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039284.
Apply now
Closes in 15 days (Friday 10 July 2026 at 11:59pm)