Royal Mail Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

Getting In Limited; Derby; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a leading fleet operator as a Vehicle Maintenance Apprentice! This three-year apprenticeship combines hands-on training and classroom learning, preparing you for a rewarding career in vehicle maintenance. You will work with one of the UK's largest fleets, gaining invaluable experience in servicing, repairing, and diagnosing faults in HGVs. With a starting salary of £17,272 that increases annually, along with additional benefits like a starter toolkit and PPE, this role is perfect for those passionate about mechanics and eager to learn. Don't miss your chance to start your journey with a respected industry leader!

Benefits

Starter toolkit

PPE

Travel and accommodation covered

Hands-on training

Qualifications

• Passion for mechanics and eagerness to learn essential skills.
• Ability to carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on HGVs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fault diagnosis, service, and repairs to HGVs.
• Learn to perform inspections, general maintenance, and repairs.

Skills

Mechanically minded

Enthusiasm to learn

Education

IMI Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance

Job description

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Royal Mail Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

Apply From: 07/02/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by REMIT GROUP LIMITED

Employer

ROYAL MAIL GROUP LIMITED

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, Royal Mail is a leader in the industry. Their 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 an HGV Technician is to carry out fault diagnosis, service and repairs to HGV’s. During the course and amongst other duties you will learn how to carry out:

• Servicing – carrying out inspections.
• Maintenance – general and preventative maintenance.
• Repairing – repairing/replacing parts.
• Diagnostics – diagnosing faults in the onboard systems.

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 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Standard.

• 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 Heavy 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

Earlsway NE11 0YY

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000300608

Key Dates

Apply From

07/02/2025

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

Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release to Remit’s Automotive Academy in Derby. There are a total of 16 x 1 week blocks over the 32 month programme. The costs of hotel accommodation, food and travel are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.

You will also receive 1-2-1 support from your Development Coach to help you achieve:

• IMI Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3

Learning Provider

REMIT GROUP LIMITED

Skills Required

Enthusiasm to learn, Mechanically minded

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