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Vacancy Description
Vehicle Maintenance Apprenticeship at Royal Mail: Start Your Journey!
Are you passionate about mechanics and ready to launch a rewarding career? Royal Mail offers a unique opportunity to join one of the UK’s largest and most respected fleet operators as a Vehicle Maintenance Apprentice.
With a fleet of 50,000 vehicles, including 6,000 HGVs and trailers, 5000+ alternative fuels such as EVs and hydrogen fuel, Royal Mail is a leader in the industry. Our dedicated team of vehicle technicians ensures the fleet runs efficiently, handling everything from routine servicing to major rebuilds and modifications while embracing cutting-edge vehicle technology, including the largest electric fleet of final delivery vehicles in the UK.
Why Choose Royal Mail?
* Industry-Leading Workshop Network: With 110 locations, we are the largest independently owned workshop network in the UK.
* Award-Winning Team: Recognised for innovation, efficiency, and commitment to reducing carbon emissions.
What Will You Learn?
The role of a Light Vehicle Technician falls into three main responsibilities:
* Servicing – working to guidelines to ensure a vehicle is running at optimum performance
* Maintenance – replacing parts that have wear and tear before they fail
* Repair – diagnosing the reason for vehicle failure and fixing the problem
The techniques and daily responsibilities you will learn will include:
* Using diagnostic, mechanical, and electrical measuring equipment to investigate vehicle faults and identify their underlying causes
* Inspecting and preparing customers' vehicles ready for mechanical work
* Removing, repairing, or replacing components to the correct specification
* Contributing to a safe working environment by working within Health and Safety processes
Apprenticeship Highlights
Our three-year programme, starting in early 2025, combines hands-on training with classroom learning, preparing apprentices to achieve an IMI Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle).
* Comprehensive Training: Delivered by an industry-leading provider at our Academy in Derby (travel and accommodation included)
* Earn While You Learn: Starting salary of £17,272 increasing annually
* Additional Benefits: Starter toolkit, PPE, and invaluable experience working with Royal Mail’s state-of-the-art fleet
If you think this could be just the thing for you – apply now!
Key Details
Vacancy Title
Royal Mail Light Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
Employer Description
Royal Mail Group is a global organisation. We operate in 44 countries around the world. Our global revenue exceeds £10 billion per annum. We employ almost 160,000 people. We deliver more than 1.8 billion parcels and 14 billion letters every year.
Vacancy Location
Dial Lane Black Lake B70 0EB
Wage Frequency
Custom
Number of Vacancies
1
Vacancy Reference Number
1000299887
Key Dates
Apply From
03/02/2025
Closing Date For Applications
2025-02-28 23:59:59
Interview Begin From
Possible Start Date
2025-03-10 00:00:00
Training
Training to be Provided
This is a Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship, delivered by Remit Group. Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release at the Remit Academy in Derby. This means you will be required to stay in a hotel for 15 separate weeks (Mon – Fri) over the duration of the programme. All associated costs for training are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.
You will also be assigned a dedicated Development Coach who will visit you every 4-6 weeks in the workplace and remotely, giving 1-2-1 information, advice, and guidance.
As a result, you will receive the following qualification:
* Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician (light vehicle)
* F Gas air conditioning qualification
Skills Required
Enthusiasm to learn, Mechanically minded
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