Apprentice Plant Mechanic - Swansea

GAP Group 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 a Land-based Service Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship through a mixture of on the job experience and block release training through Reaseheath College, a leading land-based college in Nantwich Cheshire.

Our 4 year 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, including 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.

The Apprenticeship Programme requires motivation and dedication as our in-depth training schedule include three assessment gateways which will review your progress at each learning stage, followed by an end point assessment consisting of practical observations and delivering a presentation based on what you have learned throughout your apprenticeship.

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 GBP9,635 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 GBP10,500 per annum.

After successful completion of Year 1 you will automatically be placed on the National Minimum Wage rate for your age group.

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

• Maths at a minimum GCSE Grade C/Grade 4 or Functional Skills at Level 2
• A keen interest in Plant Technology
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work to your own initiative
• Excellent communicator who can work well in a team

If you believe you've got what it takes to join our Apprenticeship Programme please apply and one of our team will be in touch.

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