Apprentice Fitter Test & Run
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.
General information
Reference
012093
Publication start date
12/10/2026
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
Unit 12, Harp Trading Estate, Guinness Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, M171SR
Location
United Kingdom, North West, Manchester Survey
Requester
Number of positions to be provided
1
Employment Details
Contract hours
42.50
About the role
The Role
GAP Survey & Safety Hire & Sales 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 joining our programme you will be required to work a maximum of 39 hours per week with a starting salary of £11,000 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 £12,000 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:
- 4 National 4s or above
- A keen interest in Construction or Plant Technology
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication skills
About Us
From one division, GAP Hire Solutions now has 11 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)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- 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