Apprentice Fitter

GAP GROUP LIMITED

Kidlington, Oxford (OX5 1LA)

Closes on Saturday 31 May 2025

Posted on 25 March 2025

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Summary

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

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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To be discussed at the interview

Training course
Land-based service engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
To be discussed at the interview

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

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

  • How to service and repair machines and equipment
  • Replacing parts and checking and calibrating instruments
  • You'll also study everything from basic engineering skills to the latest technological advancements in electro-hydraulics and computerised control systems

Where you’ll work

Oxford Plant & Tools
Unit 2
Station Field Industrial Estate, Rowles Way
Kidlington, Oxford
OX5 1LA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

REASEHEATH COLLEGE

Your training course

Land-based service engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Interpret technical data, documentation and operational conditions, and apply in line with the technician’s role.
  • Interpret and respect safety procedure requirements, undertake risk assessment and mitigation measures to safeguard, bystanders, the general public, property and livestock.
  • To communicate with and gather information from colleagues and customers employing a range of techniques as appropriate to the audience. This includes explaining technical matters in straight forward terms and asking questions to gather the information required to perform an efficient diagnosis.
  • Demonstrate professional customer care practices as an individual and team member. This includes; presentation of oneself, the work area, the company’s vehicle and equipment. treating customers and colleagues with respect and courtesy, supporting work colleagues, the company and its products and services
  • Install and handover machinery, plant and equipment, explaining its safe operation, maintenance and warranty requirements, verification of optimum performance and the completion of handover documentation
  • Conduct advanced maintenance, and the repair of technologically advanced machinery and equipment which typically may include; power units, power trains, plant, machinery, equipment and their components
  • Carry out diagnostics, repairs and re-instatement of complex products and verify conformity to manufacturer’s specification.
  • Compile technical reports, repair proposals, quotations and incident reports
  • Maintain and repair complex hydraulic systems and their components as appropriate to the sector.
  • Maintain, interrogate, calibrate and repair electronic equipment and systems
  • Minimise machinery, plant and equipment downtime by carrying out diagnostic and preventative maintenance efficiently and effectively.

Your training plan

  • Land-based Service Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English/Maths (grade 4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Physical fitness

About this company

Founded in 1969, GAP Hire Solutions is the UK’s largest independent equipment hire company, with 10 divisions and nearly 200 locations, supplying everything from plant to specialist equipment.

https://www.gap-group.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

To be discussed at the interview

After this apprenticeship

  • Fully qualified Fitter

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

REASEHEATH COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000311741.

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Closes on Saturday 31 May 2025

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