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Engineering Apprenticeship

Royal Mail Group

Exeter

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GBP 2,000 - 30,000

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7 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player offers an Advanced Engineering Apprenticeship ideal for those with a passion for technology and teamwork. Over 3-4 years, participants will gain hands-on experience in fixing and maintaining advanced technology, while also achieving a Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship. This exciting opportunity includes learning about robotics and machine intelligence under the guidance of experienced mentors. With a focus on personal development and support, this apprenticeship is perfect for individuals eager to explore the engineering field and build a rewarding career.

Benefits

Earn while you learn
Location allowance
22.5 days holiday
Company-matched pension scheme
Free 24/7 wellbeing services

Qualifications

  • No prior engineering expertise required; support provided throughout the apprenticeship.
  • Must have a strong work ethic and be able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

  • Learn to fix, maintain, and review technology as part of the apprenticeship.
  • Explore robotics and machine intelligence guided by senior mentors.

Skills

Problem-solving
Teamwork
Logical thinking
Natural curiosity
Strong work ethic

Education

5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above

Job description

Working hours: Up to 40 hours per week

Why choose Royal Mail?

If you enjoy teamwork, problem-solving, and have a practical flair, our Advanced Engineering Apprenticeship is perfect for you. Spend part of your first year at your local college, learning how to fix, maintain, and review our technology whilst achieving industry-recognised qualifications.

Over the 3-4 year programme, you'll explore robotics, machine intelligence, and more, guided by senior mentors. Develop the skills to become an Automation Maintenance Technician and obtain your Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship.

What We’re Looking For:

If you’re interested in how things work, have a logical way of working and want to learn and develop in a hands-on role, this scheme is for you. You don't need to be an expert engineer before you join, as we will support you all the way.

What you do need is a natural curiosity and a strong work ethic. We're looking for people who can work well as part of a team and are driven to find the answers to problems.

You will be age 16 + and have 5 GCSEs (or predicted) at Grade 4/C or above including Maths, English & Science.

What’s in it for you?

  • Earn while you learn with a great salary and excellent benefits
  • Location allowance: minimum of £3600 per year for inner London and minimum of £2300 per year for outer London dependant on age.
  • 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

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Next steps after applying:

Once you complete your application, you’ll get an email from us (sometimes things end up in the spam/junk folder so keep an eye out). This contains important information on next steps to progress your application.

We’re also an inclusive employer with equality, diversity and fairness at our heart. We welcome applications from individuals of all different backgrounds and are committed to promoting fair participation and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

Royal Mail takes pride in our diverse employee network groups, which actively promote belonging and foster a positive work environment. Our unwavering commitment to inclusion means that we’re passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.

If you require any adjustments during the application and hiring process, please share the details in your application. Additionally, we’re proud to be Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.

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