GAP Group Limited

Apprentice Fitter Test & Run

GAP Group Limited  •  Falkirk, GB (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

General information

Reference

012255

Publication start date

27/10/2026

Job description

Apprentices

Post description

Apprentice Fitter - Test & Run

Vacancy details

Division

Survey - Apprentice

Title

Apprentice Fitter Test & Run

Contract type

Permanent Full Time

Vacancy location

Location

16 Castle Road, Falkirk, FK27UY

Location

United Kingdom, Scotland, Falkirk Survey

Requester

Number of positions to be provided

1

Employment Details

Contract hours

42.50

About the role

The Role

Our team is the best in the industry – is it time for you to join us?

GAP Survey & Safety offers one of the largest ranges of survey & safety equipment and accessories in the industry. From range of equipment including Robotic and GPS equipment, the division has everything our customers in the construction, utilities, and infrastructure sectors need.

Our Apprenticeship Programme covers all the essential skills and principles you will need to become a Test & Run Fitter within our specialist Survey Division and you'll learn how to service and repair survey equipment, including diagnosing specification errors on a variety of survey products and calibrate to within manufacturer specification.

You'll will also learn how to complete calibration certificates and associated paperwork whilst maintaining an up to date knowledge of our Survey products, their application on site and the full range of accessories.

Our Apprenticeship Programme allows you to earn as you learn:

  • Apprentices under 18 will be required to work up to 39 hours per week and will receive a starting salary of £16,224 per annum.
  • Apprentices aged 18 and over will be required to work up to 42.5 hours per week and will receive a starting salary of £17,680 per annum.

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.

About You

To apply for the GAP Group Apprenticeship Programme, you will need to demonstrate the following:

o 4 National 4s or above

o A keen interest in Construction or Plant Technology

o High level of attention to detail and accuracy

o Good communication skills

About Us

From one division, GAP Hire Solutions now has 10 divisions offering the hire of equipment throughout the UK. We're looking to recruit the best talent the industry has to offer to help us grow even further. As a GAP employee, you'll enjoy loads of benefits such as a staff social fund and loyalty holidays. Our in-house Learning & Development Team are dedicated to giving you the skills you need to be your best and as a company we are always keen to promote internally.

Benefits include:

  • Bi-annual bonus scheme
  • Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • The option to buy up to 5 days additional leave
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Progression opportunities within the business
  • Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded social events)
  • Health & Wellness (Well-being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab)

So what next?

If you think you fit the profile we would love to hear from you!

To apply all you need to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we'll take it from there.

GAP GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

GAP Group Limited

About GAP Group Limited

GAP Hire Solutions is the UK’s largest independent equipment rental company, hiring out an extensive range of equipment to industries including construction, utilities, civil engineering and events.

In recent years, GAP has focused on a diversification strategy that has seen the company grow from its traditional Plant & Tool hire roots to a multi-service offering with ten divisions, providing customers with a complete hire solution. The company now has almost 200 locations and employs more than 2,000 employees throughout the UK.

GAP’s ten divisions comprise Plant Hire, Tool Hire, Lifting & TIC, Non-Mechanical, Trenching & Shoring, Survey & Safety Hire, Pump Services, Welfare Services, Tanker Services & Event Services. GAP also offers our customers additional services such as their Test, Inspect and Certify (TIC) service where our engineers test and inspect all lifting equipment to ensure compliance and safety, even if it has not been hired from GAP. Additionally, through their GAP one facility, a specialised team offers bespoke managed services suited to individual customer needs.

GAP was established in 1969 by Gordon Anderson and the company is still family-owned and run by his sons Douglas and Iain. GAP’s aim is simple – to make our customers lives easier by providing market-leading equipment and exceptional service. With values such as trust, integrity and honesty underpinning our nationwide operations, the third generation of the family is now involved in the business.

GAP’s vision is to be the UK’s most innovative hire solutions provider, with a focus on reducing our environmental impact on the world. This means GAP invests heavily in innovative eco-products and green technologies. GAP proactively works with our suppliers to develop greener products, advise our customers on best practice and implement environmentally friendly processes.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Glasgow, GB
Year Founded
1969
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