Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

Work with cutting-edge technology and achieve industry-recognised qualifications on this 3-4 year programme. From robotics to machine intelligence, you’ll discover how our business uses innovative technologies to deliver a global service. With senior mentors guiding you, you’ll work as part of a team and develop the knowledge, skills and hands-on experience to become an Automation Maintenance Technician. If you’ve got a natural curiosity for how things work and are driven to find the answers for problems, this programme could be for you.  

What you will be doing  

On our advanced engineering apprenticeship, you'll get to grips with the cutting-edge technology needed to deliver a first-class service – covering everything from robotics to intelligent sorting machines. On top of a unique foundation for understanding all of the technology involved in delivery, you'll learn how the organisation uses it to improve its business.  

We have two routes available under this Engineering Technician apprenticeship, we have the Mechatronics route and also have the Design route  

The purpose of these roles is:  

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• To identify, rectify and test automation assets that have been subjected to fault conditions. 
• To ensure that component usage is recorded on technical reporting systems when replaced on automation assets. 
• To ensure that Royal Mail Technical processes and systems are complied with at all times. 
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• To ensure that all tools, special tools, equipment and technical work areas are safe and well organised. 
• To identify continuous improvement opportunities utilising Royal Mail technical systems and processes. 
• Actively partaking in the round-by-round boards  
• Undertake all training automation courses, which may entail staying away from the parent unit  

As part of your role, you will  

• Perform the day-to-day delivery of maintenance tasks, specifically preventative/predictive maintenance, and corrective maintenance and conduct performance improvement initiatives, observing workplan compliance for maintenance to achieve equipment optimisation. 
• Provide effective and efficient support to the Operational and Technical managers, MTL and Team Leader/s, including completion and submission of end-of-shift reports, root cause analysis, fault logging  
• Identify the root cause of automation faults/breakdowns and prioritize corrective actions to meet operational processing objectives in association with team leaders, making full use of the relevant central support systems. 
• Monitor and review day-to-day equipment performance and improve automation outputs in partnership with operations. 
• Implement asset updates and modifications to ensure the correct configuration and reliability of automation assets, in a timely manner as directed by team leaders.  
• Assist in the risk assessment process, and adhere to Engineering Safe Systems of Work, maintaining a safe working environment and tools for the job. 
• Identify and raise Continuous Improvement opportunities  
• Support high maintenance standards including delivery of 5s with all Engineering areas and automation   
• Ensure the effective provision of automation spares, including the recording of usage and cost, 
• Provide a pro-active and flexible approach to new equipment, systems and ways of working. This will involve integration with operations to fulfil the goals of TPM/AOA, meetings/briefings and improvement forums.  
• Develop personal knowledge, skills and abilities, channelling energy and commitment ensuring effective contribution to team performance in line with Maintenance Level Agreement.  

What we’re looking for  

If you’re interested in how things work, have a logical way of working and want to learn and develop in a hands-on role, this scheme is for you. You don't need to be an expert engineer before you join, as we will support you all the way. 

What you do need is a natural curiosity and a strong work ethic. We're looking for people who can work well as part of a team and are driven to find the answers to problems.  

Your apprenticeship  

If you enjoy working as part of a team, like solving problems and have a practical flair, you’ll find the Advanced Engineering Apprenticeships has a lot to offer. You’ll spend part of your first year in Blackburn, working and learning alongside other engineering apprentices and getting under the skin of how things work in an engineering environment. The costs of hotel accommodation, evening meals and travel are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you. As part of this, you'll then learn how to fix, maintain and review our technology. 

As part of your apprenticeship, it will be your responsibility to ensure all learning documentation is completed to a high standard and timescales. You will be supported in role to develop the necessary Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours to fulfil the role of an automation maintenance technician  

Your benefits 

• Company pension scheme with competitive contribution rates. Dependent on eligibility. 
• RMG Share Schemes - partnership and matching share offer. Dependent on eligibility. 
• Family friendly support - enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave 
• Discounts and offers - there are more than 800 offers to help you save on things like groceries, days out, holidays and your household bills*. 
• Supportive and generous company sick pay.  Dependent on eligibility. 
• Access to our Feeling First Class service, providing both mental and physical wellbeing support 
• Lifestyle benefits - You can purchase a car, bike, home technology or mobile phone, or choose from a range of health benefits and insurance products. You make regular payments from your salary, and so could save on tax*.   
• Financial support - information and services to help you manage debt and grow your financial knowledge, with debt consolidation & savings plans* 
• Your peace of mind with - Healthcare CashPlan, Dental Cover, Additional Life (life insurance) & Additional Life Partner, Hospital & Death Benefit Plans; Voluntary Critical illness & Voluntary Critical illness Partner 
• Free & discounted RMG products - free keep safe & redirection, partner discounts  
• Free stamps at Christmas 

*Available only to perm employees 

Starting Salary: £14000 to £22000, dependent on age 

Duration: 3-4 years  

Royal Mail Group, delivered by people for people. We’re 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.  

Royal Mail are proud of our diverse employee network groups and the active role they play to support belonging and encourage a positive work environment. We are firmly committed to inclusion and passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.   

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here:  https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/ 

The online assessments will be sent automatically on the successful completion of your application, and you will have 72 hours in which to complete from the date it was sent. If you have not received the email within 72 hours of submitting your application, please check your junk/spam emails or alternatively you can log into your Royal Mail account. No extensions will be granted unless there are exceptional circumstances, therefore If you are unable to complete your test within the 72 hours, we would advise you to refrain from submitting your application at this time.  If you fail to complete the online assessments within 72 hours of receiving the email, you will be automatically removed from the process. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. 

For any queries please email: royalmailEC@pertemps.co.uk