Plant Fitter Apprentice – Level 3
Location: Workshop & Site based
Contract: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: Apprenticeship rate (dependent on age/experience)
Joseph Gallagher Limited is a leading civil engineering and construction business operating across the UK and internationally. We are looking for a practical, hands-on Plant Fitter Apprentice to join our team and develop a career maintaining and repairing heavy plant and machinery.
This role offers the opportunity to gain real-world experience while completing a Level 3 Plant Maintenance / Engineering Technician Apprenticeship.
About the Apprenticeship
You will be enrolled on a Level 3 Plant Maintenance / Engineering Technician Apprenticeship, a nationally recognised qualification designed for those starting a career working with construction plant and machinery. The programme combines technical training with hands-on experience in workshops and on live sites.
About the Role
As a Plant Fitter Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced plant fitters and engineers to support the inspection, maintenance, servicing, and repair of heavy plant and equipment used across civil engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities
1. Assisting with the maintenance and repair of heavy plant and machinery
2. Supporting fault finding and breakdown repairs
3. Assisting with routine servicing and preventative maintenance
4. Learning to work on hydraulic, mechanical, and basic electrical systems
5. Using tools, diagnostic equipment, and workshop machinery safely
6. Supporting plant inspections and compliance checks
7. Maintaining accurate service and maintenance records
8. Following health, safety, and environmental procedures at all times
About You
We’re looking for someone who enjoys hands-on, practical work and wants to build a long-term career working with plant and machinery.
You will ideally have:
9. A strong interest in plant, machinery, or mechanical engineering
10. A practical mindset and willingness to learn
11. Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
12. A strong commitment to health and safety
13. GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (or willingness to work towards them)
14. A positive attitude, reliability, and strong work ethic
No previous plant experience is required — just enthusiasm and a desire to learn.
What We Offer
15. Fully funded Level 3 Plant Fitter / Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
16. Hands-on experience with heavy construction plant and equipment
17. Training and mentoring from experienced plant professionals
18. Opportunity to progress into a qualified Plant Fitter role
19. Long-term career opportunities within a growing business
Company Background
The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned Civil Engineering business that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.
LIFE Culture
We're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.
Disability Confident Committed
We are a disability confident employer and we're committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.
Reasonable Adjustments
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at HR@josephgallagher.co.uk.