General information Reference 009444 Publication start date 15/09/2025 Job description Apprentices Post description Apprentice Lifting Engineer Division Lifting - Apprentice Title Apprentice Lifting Engineer - Plymouth Contract type Permanent Full Time Location United Kingdom, South West, Plymouth Lifting Location Estover Close, Estover Industrial Estate, Plymouth, PL67PL Number of positions to be provided 1 Employment Details Contract hours 42.50 About the role The Role GAP Lifting Hire & Sales offers one of the largest ranges of lifting equipment and accessories in the industry. From small shackles and slings to material lifts and aluminium gantries, the division has everything our customers need for lifting any size of load. Our Apprenticeship Programme covers all the essential skills and principles you will need to become a Lifting Engineer and you'll learn how to service and repair lifting equipment, including PAT testing and electrical fault diagnostics. You'll also study everything from basic lifting engineering skills to the proof load testing of overhead cranes and runway systems. As an Apprentice Lifting Engineer, you will be enrolled in a blended learning programme where you will gain the necessary qualifications and experience to become a LEEA certified Lifting Engineer through a mixture of on the job experience and industry specific courses. About You Successful candidates should demonstrate the following: • A passion for working in a mechanical/fitter/engineering environment with a willingness to learn on the job and undertake further qualifications • Ability to work on own initiative and assist other team members when required • A customer-focussed approach to their work and strong attention to detail • As long as you have the drive to build a career and the enthusiasm to learn, we can help with the rest! About Us GAP Group Apprentices are key in ensuring our depots have the right level of expertise, today, tomorrow and in future. GAP Hire Solutions is the UK's leading independent equipment hire provider with 10 different divisions offering a vast range of equipment including diggers, dumpers and small hand tools with a large customer base in the construction, utilities and infrastructure sectors. Benefits include: • Competitive salary and 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 • 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! All you have to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we can take it from there. GAP GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER