Royal Mail Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprenticeship

Company Name: Royal Mail Fleet (North London)
Type: Apprenticeship
Sector: Automotive
Application Deadline Date: 30/11/2023
Positions Available: 1

Location: London, NW5 3RR
Salary: £17,272.00 per year
Ref: VAC-14371
Start Date: 02/01/2024
Working Week: Monday - Friday

Brief Description

This apprenticeship is the Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician standard programme with Royal Mail at their depot in North London, NW5 3RR. The right candidate will work alongside Royal Mail’s qualified Technicians to receive extensive training in maintaining HGVs.

Vacancy Detail

Royal Mail repair the bodywork of approximately 45,000 light commercial vehicles a year, across 110 locations. They rely on a crew of vehicle body repair technicians to handle everything from changing a lamp unit to repairing extensive body damage whilst keeping up with rapidly changing vehicle technology including electric vehicles.

Over three years, Royal Mail's Apprentice Vehicle Damage Repair Technicians learn through on-the-job training and classroom learning - They take individuals with a flair for mechanics and engineering, and turn them into automotive experts.

• Three-year programme, starting January 2024
• Starting salary of £17,272, rising each year of the programme
• Training undertaken throughout the programme at Remit's training academy in Derby (travel and accommodation included)

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

Three GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths, English and Science, at grade 4/C or higher required.

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

Qualifications Required

Three GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths, English and Science, at grade 4/C or higher required.

Personal Qualities

• You will need to have a high level of attention to detail
• A clear positive attitude to work and the determination to succeed
• Willingness to learn new skills and knowledge
• Ability to work within a team
• Detail orientated

Skills Required

• Practically minded
• Logical approach to problem-solving
• An enthusiasm to learn new practical and theoretical skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Future Prospects

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

Other Information

Once you have applied for the role, Remit will then perform eligibility checks to confirm if you are to be invited to a face-to-face assessment centre.