Royal Mail Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
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Company Name: Royal Mail Fleet (Tyneside)
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Sector: Automotive
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Application Deadline Date: 14/02/2025
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Positions Available: 1
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Location: Team Valley, NE11 0YY
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Salary: £17,272.00 per year
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Ref: VAC-16287
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Start Date: 10/03/2025
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Working Week: TBC
Brief Description
This apprenticeship is the Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician standard programme with Royal Mail at their depot in Gateshead, NE11 0YY. The right candidate will work alongside Royal Mail’s qualified Technicians to receive extensive training in maintaining HGVs.
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, Royal Mail is a leader in the industry. Their 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: Recognised for innovation, efficiency, and commitment to reducing carbon emissions.
What Will You Learn?
The role of an HGV Technician is to carry out fault diagnosis, service and repairs to HGV’s. During the course and amongst other duties you will learn how to carry out:
• Servicing – carrying out inspections.
• Maintenance – general and preventative maintenance.
• Repairing – repairing/replacing parts.
• Diagnostics – diagnosing faults in the onboard systems.
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 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Standard.
• 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.
Next Steps:
Once you have applied online, you will be asked to register on to Remit’s website. They will complete your eligibility checks and invite you to a face-to-face interview with the Workshop Manager.
Closing date: 14th February 2025. To avoid missing out, we recommend you apply as soon as possible as we expect a lot of interest.
Remit Training is an Ofsted Grade 2 provider and recognised for its outstanding leadership and management. Their team have a long track record of working closely with industry bodies and employers to ensure training is relevant, effective and provides a high return on investment.
We are also an inclusive employer with equality, diversity and fairness at our heart. We welcome applications from individuals of all different backgrounds and are committed to promoting fair participation and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
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.