Royal Mail Light Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

Getting In Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Embark on a rewarding journey with a leading fleet operator as a Vehicle Maintenance Apprentice. This exciting apprenticeship offers hands-on training and classroom learning, leading to an IMI Level 3 qualification. You'll gain invaluable experience working with state-of-the-art vehicles while earning a competitive salary that increases annually. With comprehensive training provided by a top-notch learning provider, you'll become an essential part of a dedicated team, ensuring the smooth operation of a vast fleet. If you're mechanically minded and eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Starter toolkit

PPE

Travel and accommodation for training

Hands-on experience with advanced fleet

Qualifications

• Passion for mechanics and a desire to learn in a hands-on environment.
• Ability to diagnose and repair vehicle faults effectively.

Responsibilities

• Servicing vehicles to ensure optimal performance.
• Maintaining and repairing vehicles, including diagnosing failures.

Skills

Enthusiasm to learn

Mechanically minded

Education

IMI Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Mechanical measuring equipment

Electrical measuring equipment

Job description

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Royal Mail Light 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, 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: Recognized 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

Earlsway NE11 0YY

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000300605

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

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.

Learning Provider

REMIT GROUP LIMITED

Skills Required

Enthusiasm to learn, Mechanically minded

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