Royal Mail Light Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

  • Company Name: Royal Mail Fleet (York)
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Sector: Automotive
  • Application Deadline Date: 13/01/2025
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Location: York, YO30 4UU
  • Salary: £17,272.00 per year
  • Ref: VAC-16120
  • Start Date: 27/01/2025
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday (08:00-16:30, hours may vary)

Brief Description

This apprenticeship is the Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician (Light) standard programme with Royal Mail at their depot in Uxbridge, UB8 2GG. The right candidate will work alongside Royal Mail’s qualified Technicians to receive extensive training in maintaining light vehicles.

Vacancy Detail

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!

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

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

Other Information

Once you have applied for the role, Remit will complete eligibility checks, suitable candidates will be invited to a face-to-face assessment centre.

Ready to start your adventure?