Automation Maintenance Apprentice (Hiring Immediately)

Royal Mail Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting Engineering Apprenticeship in Exeter. This program combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing you to explore robotics and machine intelligence. Over 3-4 years, you will gain invaluable skills and industry-recognized qualifications while being guided by experienced mentors. Ideal for those with a natural curiosity and a strong work ethic, this apprenticeship is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career in engineering. Join a collaborative team environment where you can learn, grow, and make a real impact.

Benefits

Earn while you learn

Location allowance

22.5 days holiday

Company-matched pension scheme

24/7 wellbeing support services

Qualifications

• No prior engineering expertise required; support provided throughout the apprenticeship.
• Candidates should be 16+ with a strong interest in how things work.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hands-on training to learn about fixing and maintaining technology.
• Develop skills to become an Automation Maintenance Technician.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Logical thinking

Natural curiosity

Strong work ethic

Education

5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above

Job description

Engineering Apprenticeship

Location: Exeter Mail Centre, EX2 7XX

Upcoming start dates: 1st September 2025

Starting salary: £14,368 - £22,860 (age dependant)

Working hours: Up to 40 hours per week

Why choose Royal Mail?

If you enjoy teamwork, problem-solving, and have a practical flair, our Advanced Engineering Apprenticeship is perfect for you. Spend part of your first year at your local college, learning how to fix, maintain, and review our technology whilst achieving industry-recognised qualifications.

Over the 3-4 year programme, you'll explore robotics, machine intelligence, and more, guided by senior mentors. Develop the skills to become an Automation Maintenance Technician and obtain your Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship.

What We're Looking For:

If you're interested in how things work, have a logical way of working and want to learn and develop in a hands-on role, this scheme is for you. You don't need to be an expert engineer before you join, as we will support you all the way.

What you do need is a natural curiosity and a strong work ethic. We're looking for people who can work well as part of a team and are driven to find the answers to problems.

You will be age 16+ and have 5 GCSEs (or predicted) at Grade 4/C or above including Maths, English & Science.

What's in it for you?

• Earn while you learn with a great salary and excellent benefits

• Location allowance: minimum of £3600 per year for inner London and minimum of £2300 per year for outer London dependant on age.

• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service

• Excellent company-matched pension scheme and financial wellbeing benefits

• Free 24/7 access to services to support your physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing

Applications close soon - don't miss out!

Next steps after applying:

Once you complete your application, you'll get an email from us (sometimes things end up in the spam/junk folder so keep an eye out). This contains important information on next steps to progress your application.

We're also an inclusive employer with equality, diversity and fairness at our heart. We welcome applications from individuals of all different backgrounds and are committed to promoting fair participation and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.