Vehicle Maintenance Apprenticeship at Royal Mail: Start Your Journey\n\nAre you passionate about mechanics and ready to launch a rewarding career? Royal Mail offers a unique opportunity to join one of the UKâs largest and most respected fleet operators as a Vehicle Maintenance Apprentice.\n\nWith a fleet of 50,000 vehicles, including 6,000 HGVs and trailers, 5000 alternative fuels such at EVâs 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.\n\nWhy Choose Royal Mail?\n⢠Industry-Leading Workshop Network: With 110 locations, we are the largest independently owned workshop network in the UK.\n⢠Award-Winning Team: Recognized for innovation, efficiency, and commitment to reducing carbon emissions. The role of a Light Vehicle Technician falls into three main responsibilities:\n\n⢠Servicing â working to guidelines to ensure a vehicle is running at optimum performance\n⢠Maintenance â replacing parts that have wear and tear before they fail\n⢠Repair â diagnosing the reason for vehicle failure and fixing the problem\n\nThe techniques and daily responsibilities you will learn will include:\n\n⢠Using diagnostic, mechanical and electrical measuring equipment to investigate vehicle faults and identify their underlying causes.\n⢠Inspecting and preparing customers vehicles ready for mechanical work.\n⢠Removing, repairing or replacing components to the correct specification.\n⢠Contributing to a safe working environment, by working within Health and Safety processes.\n\nApprenticeship Highlights\n\nOur 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).\n\n⢠Comprehensive Training: Delivered by an industry-leading provider at our Academy in Derby (travel and accommodation included)\n⢠Earn While You Learn: Starting salary of £17,272 increasing annually\n⢠Additional Benefits: Starter toolkit, PPE, and invaluable experience working with Royal Mailâs state-of-the-art fleet.\n\nIf you think this could be just the thing for you â apply now NAT5 (or equivalent) including Maths, and English\n\nPersonal Qualities\n⢠You will need to have a high level of attention to detail\n⢠A clear positive attitude to work and the determination to succeed\n⢠Willingness to learn new skills and knowledge\n⢠Ability to work within a team\n⢠Detail orientated\n\nSkills Required\n⢠Practically minded\n⢠Logical approach to problem-solving\n⢠An enthusiasm to learn new practical and theoretical skills\n⢠Good verbal and written communication skills\n\nFuture Prospects\nSuccessful graduates will have the opportunity to apply for a Vehicle Technician role, contributing to their mission of maintaining a cleaner, more efficient fleet.\n\nOther Information\nOnce you have applied for the role, Remit will complete eligibility checks, suitable candidates will be invited to a face-to-face assessment center.