Engineering Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

Royal Mail Group is offering an Advanced Engineering Apprenticeship at Cardiff Mail Centre, starting on 1st September 2025. This 3-4 year program combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, focusing on robotics and machine intelligence, and will lead to obtaining a Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship.

Benefits

Earn while you learn

Minimum location allowance based on age

22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service

Company-matched pension scheme

Free 24/7 access to wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Age 16+
• 5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including Maths, English & Science
• Natural curiosity and strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• Learn to fix, maintain, and review technology.
• Develop skills to become an Automation Maintenance Technician.
• Participate in a 3-4 year apprenticeship program.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Curiosity

Logical thinking

Education

5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including Maths, English & Science

Job description

Engineering Apprenticeship

Location: Cardiff Mail Centre (CF11 8AT)

Upcoming start dates:1st September 2025

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

Working hours: Up to40 hours per week

Why choose Royal Mail?

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

Overthe3-4 year programme, you'll explore robotics, machine intelligence, and more, guided by senior mentors. Develop the skills to become an Automation Maintenance Technician and obtainyourLevel 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship.

What We're Looking For:

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

What you do need is anatural curiosityand a strong work ethic. We're looking for people who can work well as part of ateamand are driven tofind the answersto problems.

You will be age16 +and have5 GCSEs(or predicted) atGrade 4/C or aboveincludingMaths,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!

Please note previous applicants do not need to apply.

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.

Royal Mail takes pride in our diverse employee network groups, which actively promote belonging and foster a positive work environment. Our unwavering commitment to inclusion means that we're passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.

If you require any adjustments during the application and hiring process, please share the details in your application. Additionally, we're proud to be Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/