Summary
This apprenticeship is the Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician standard programme with Royal Mail at their depot in Southampton, SO40 4BX. The right candidate will work alongside Royal Mail’s qualified Technicians to receive extensive training in maintaining Heavy vehicles.
Wage
£17,272 a year
Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 40 hours. Shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
2 years 8 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
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 110 workshops around the UK and a fleet almost 50,000 vehicles, including 6,000 HGVs and trailers, 6000+ alternative fuels such at EV’s and hydrogen fuel Royal Mail is a leader in the industry. Our dedicated and award-winning 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. Join us and help create a cleaner, more efficient fleet.
What Will You Learn?
As a Light Vehicle Technician, you’ll be stepping into a hands-on, fast-paced world where no two days are the same! Your job will fall into three main areas:
* Servicing – Keeping vehicles running at their absolute best by following key guidelines.
* Maintenance – Swapping out worn parts before they cause trouble on the road.
* Repair – Figuring out why a car isn’t working and getting it back to life like a pro.
What skills will you pick up along the way?
You’ll be gaining real-world skills that make you the go-to person when a vehicle needs help, including:
* Using high-tech diagnostic tools and equipment to track down and solve car issues.
* Giving customer vehicles a full check-over and getting them ready for repairs.
* Fixing and replacing parts with precision and confidence.
* Making sure you and your teammates stay safe by following Health & Safety rules.
* By the end of this, you’ll be ready to take on any challenge under the hood!
What is in it for you?
* Earn while you learn with a great salary and excellent benefits.
* Receiving specialist residential training onsite at Remit’s Training Academy in Derby, delivered by experienced technicians and industry experts (travel and accommodation included).
* Starter toolkit and full PPE provided.
* Opportunity to grow a career and become a permanent vehicle technician.
* Chance to learn from industry experts and work on a diverse, state-of-the-art fleet.
* 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.
If you think this could be just the thing for you - apply now!
Where you’ll work
Marchwood
SO40 4BX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
REMIT GROUP LIMITED
Your training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Carry out the basic tasks with tools and equipment common to all procedures involving basic mechanical and electrical procedures related to HV
* The ability to keep updated with emerging new technologies within the HV industry.
* Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop and adhere to the company and legislative processes.
* Access specific and related HV technical information appropriately.
* The ability to service, inspect and maintain HVs and trailers to meet company, Driver and vehicle standards agency (DVSA) and manufacturers’ standards.
* Use a range of diagnostic and electrical measuring equipment to identify faults and underlying causes on HV’s.
* Successfully inspect and prepare vehicles and trailers to meet DVSA standards prescribed in the tester’s manual.
* Carry out final quality checks before handover to the customer without supervision.
* Apply advanced diagnostic principles and logical/problem solving techniques and regimes.
* Maintain records to company and operators’ licence obligations and regulation.
* To be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written mediums both internally and with customers on a range of topics that will support, HV inspection and diagnosing techniques.
Your training plan
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
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 9-4 (A*-C))
* Maths (grade 9-4 (A*-C))
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Enthusiasm to learn
* Mechanically minded
Other requirements
Once you have applied for the role, you will be asked to complete a Royal Mail application form before being invited to an assessment day.