Vehicle Maintenance Apprenticeship (Hiring Immediately)

Vehicle Maintenance Apprenticeship (Hiring Immediately)

Vehicle Maintenance Apprenticeship - Poole

Date: 8 Apr 2025

Company: Royal Mail Group

Job reference: 322413

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 and 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.

Why Choose Royal Mail?

1. Industry-Leading Workshop Network: With 110 locations, we are the largest independently owned workshop network in the UK.
2. Award-Winning Team: Recognised for innovation, efficiency, and commitment to reducing carbon emissions.

Apprenticeship Highlights

Our three-year programme, starting in September 2025, combines hands-on training with classroom learning, preparing apprentices to achieve an IMI NVQ Level 3 in either HGV or LCV Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.

1. Comprehensive Training: Delivered by an industry-leading provider at Remit’s Academy in Derby (travel and accommodation included).
2. Earn While You Learn: Starting salary of £17,272 increasing annually.
3. Additional Benefits: Starter toolkit, PPE, and invaluable experience working with Royal Mail’s state-of-the-art fleet.

Your Future with Royal Mail

Successful graduates will have the opportunity to apply for a Vehicle Technician role, contributing to our mission of maintaining a cleaner, more efficient fleet.

Entry Requirements

To apply, you will need three GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths, English, and Science at grade C/4 or higher.

If you think this could be just the thing for you – apply now.

Next Steps

Once you have applied for the role, you will be asked to register onto Remit’s website, who will then perform eligibility checks to confirm if you are to be invited to a face-to-face assessment centre.

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.

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