Royal Mail Light Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

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, 5000+ alternative fuels such at EV’s 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, including the largest electric fleet of final delivery vehicles in the UK.

Why Choose Royal Mail?
• Industry-Leading Workshop Network: With 110 locations, we are the largest independently owned workshop network in the UK.
• Award-Winning Team: Recognized for innovation, efficiency, and commitment to reducing carbon emissions.

What Will You Learn?

The role of a Light Vehicle Technician falls into three main responsibilities:

• Servicing – working to guidelines to ensure a vehicle is running at optimum performance
• Maintenance – replacing parts that have wear and tear before they fail
• Repair – diagnosing the reason for vehicle failure and fixing the problem

The techniques and daily responsibilities you will learn will include:

• Using diagnostic, mechanical and electrical measuring equipment to investigate vehicle faults and identify their underlying causes.
• Inspecting and preparing customers vehicles ready for mechanical work.
• Removing, repairing or replacing components to the correct specification.
• Contributing to a safe working environment, by working within Health and Safety processes.

Apprenticeship Highlights

Our three-year programme, starting in early 2025, combines hands-on training with classroom learning, preparing apprentices to achieve an IMI Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle).

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

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