Royal Mail Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship
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Company Name: Royal Mail Fleet (Chester)
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Sector: Automotive
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Application Deadline Date: 30/11/2023
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Positions Available: 1
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Location: Chester, CH1 3AA
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Salary: £17,272.00 per year
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Ref: VAC-14499
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Start Date: 02/01/2024
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Working Week: Monday - Friday
Brief Description
This apprenticeship is the Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician standard programme with Royal Mail at their depot in Chester, CH1 3AA. The right candidate will work alongside Royal Mail’s qualified Technicians to receive extensive training in maintaining HGVs.
Vacancy Detail
Some 50,000 vehicles – including 6,000 HGVs & trailers – make Royal Mail's fleet one of the largest in the UK. To keep it efficient and effective, they rely on a team of vehicle technicians to handle everything from routine servicing to major component rebuilds and vehicle modifications all whilst keeping up with rapidly changing vehicle technology including electric vehicles.
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.
Over three years, Royal Mail's Apprentice Heavy Vehicle 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 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.