Royal Mail Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship

This apprenticeship is the Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician standard programme with Royal Mail at their depot in Poole, BH17 7AG. The right candidate will work alongside Royal Mail’s qualified Technicians to receive extensive training in maintaining HGVs.

Role

Vehicle maintenance at Royal Mail isn’t what it used to be, we are phasing out our diesel and petrol vehicles in favour of electric and alternative fuelled vans and trucks, whist’s equipping our technicians and workshops with the tools and training to become experts in maintaining our vast fleet.

As a Vehicle Technician Apprentice, you'll service and repair heavy goods vehicles, including trailers, working on all the systems within the vehicle. Day-to-day, you could be completing routine maintenance or solving complex faults using diagnostic methods and equipment, learning everything there is to know on the job.

We have modern workshops facilities and will provide apprentices with a Starter Tool kit, PPE and image clothing. This is a great opportunity to develop a career within Royal Mail with further training plans available once you complete your apprenticeship.

Training

This is a 3-year Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician programme. Our apprentices learn through on-the-job training in your workshop and classroom learning at college. Our Apprentices are required to visit college on block release every roughly every 12 weeks in Derby. The costs of hotel accommodation, some food and travel are met by Royal Mail and there will be no cost to you. You will also receive 1-2-1 support from your Development Coach.

Once you have completed the programme you’ll have an opportunity to apply for a Vehicle Technician role within Royal Mail.

Apprenticeship Standard
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Training Provider
REMIT GROUP LIMITED
Working Week
Monday to Friday, times to be confirmed.
Expected Duration
36 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Friday, 3rd May 2024
Start Date
Monday, 2nd September 2024

Desired Skills

  • Mechanically minded
  • Enthusiasm to learn

Qualifications

  • English GCSE or equivalent, grade 4/C or above (Essential)
  • Mathematics GCSE or equivalent, grade 4/C or above (Essential)
  • Science GCSE or equivalent, grade 4/C or above (Essential)

About the Employer

ROYAL MAIL GROUP LIMITED
Royal Mail Group is a global organisation - With 110 locations, Royal Mail are the largest independently owned workshop network in the UK. In addition, the team are also proud to be award-winning and recognised within the industry for their determination to improve efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
Company
ROYAL MAIL GROUP LIMITED
Location
Sbs House, Upton Road, Poole, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£17,271.00
Posted
Company
ROYAL MAIL GROUP LIMITED
Location
Sbs House, Upton Road, Poole, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£17,271.00
Posted