Royal Mail Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you as a Vehicle Maintenance Apprentice with a leading fleet operator in the UK. This apprenticeship offers a comprehensive three-year program where you will gain hands-on experience and classroom training, leading to an IMI Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and be part of an award-winning team committed to excellence and sustainability. Enjoy earning while you learn with a starting salary of £17,272, and receive additional benefits like a starter toolkit and PPE. If you are passionate about mechanics and eager to kickstart your career, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Travel and accommodation covered for training

Starter toolkit

PPE

Invaluable experience

Qualifications

• Must be enthusiastic and mechanically inclined.
• Training includes practical and classroom learning.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fault diagnosis, service, and repairs to HGVs.
• Perform general and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Enthusiasm to learn

Mechanically minded

Education

IMI Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Standard

Tools

Starter toolkit

PPE

Job description

Royal Mail Light Vehicle 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 HGVs.

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 Light Vehicle 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

Penforld Court St Peters Road PE29 7AB

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000300203

Key Dates

Apply From

07/02/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-02-24 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

Skills Required

Enthusiasm to learn, Mechanically minded

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