Annual wage £17,271.00 Starting salary of £17,271 per annum rising throughout the 3 year programme, with the opportunity to achieve a full technician wage of £35,364 upon successful completion. Working week Monday - Friday Total hours per week: 39.5 Expected duration 32 Months Possible start date 02 Sep 2024 Date posted 15 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000205704 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day Vehicle maintenance at Royal Mail isn’t what it used to be, we are phasing out our diesel and petrol vehicles in favour of electric and alternative fuelled vans and trucks, whist’s equipping our technicians and workshops with the tools and training to become experts in maintaining our vast fleet. As a Vehicle Technician Apprentice, you'll service and repair heavy goods vehicles, including trailers, working on all the systems within the vehicle. Day-to-day, you could be completing routine maintenance or solving complex faults using diagnostic methods and equipment, learning everything there is to know on the job. We have modern workshops facilities and will provide apprentices with a Starter Tool kit, PPE and image clothing. This is a great opportunity to develop a career within Royal Mail with further training plans available once you complete your apprenticeship. The training you will be getting This is a 3-year programme. Our apprentices learn through on-the-job training in your workshop and classroom learning at college. Our Apprentices are required to visit college on block release every roughly every 12 weeks in Derby. The costs of hotel accommodation, some food and travel are met by Royal Mail and there will be no cost to you. You will also receive 1-2-1 support from your Development Coach. Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Once you have completed the programme you’ll have an opportunity to apply for a Vehicle Technician role within Royal Mail. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Enthusiasm to learn, Mechanically minded Qualifications GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade 4/C or above) Essential GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade 4/C or above) Essential GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade 4/C or above) Essential Things to consider Once you have applied for the role, eligibility checks will be undertaken to confirm if you are to be invited to a face-to-face assessment centre.