Fleet Vehicle Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

We’re moving our vehicle fleet into a new era of electric and alternative fuel. And we need skilled technicians to keep them on the road, as they deliver millions of items across the country, every day. Over 32 months, you’ll get on-the-job training at our Remit’s Automotive Academy in Derby with support from your own Development Coach. From servicing and repairing vehicles to solving complex faults, you’ll gain all the skills and knowledge needed to become a qualified Vehicle Technician. 

What you will be doing 

Vehicle maintenance at Royal Mail isn’t what it used to be, we are phasing out our diesel and petrol vehicles in favour of electric and alternative fuelled vans and trucks, whist’s equipping our technicians and workshops with the tools and training to become experts in maintaining our vast fleet.  

We have two different routes available:  

HGV Apprentice - Nationwide vacancies available, you will be asked to choose your preferred location on the next screen.

As a Vehicle Technician Apprentice, you'll service and repair heavy goods vehicles, including trailers, working on all the systems within the vehicle. Day-to-day, you could be completing routine maintenance or solving complex faults using diagnostic methods and equipment, learning everything there is to know on the job.  

Vehicle Damage Panel Technician - North London only vacancies available.

A Vehicle Damage Panel Technician works within the Collision Repair workshop, demonstrating expert working knowledge in relation to the removal, repair and replacement of vehicle body panels to vehicle manufacturer specification. As a technician you will follow a defined process, using your skills to correctly identify the different body panel types and have the ability to use the correct repair tools to carry out the work to the highest possible standard.  

We have modern workshops facilities and will provide apprentices with a Starter Tool kit, PPE and image clothing. This is a great opportunity to develop a career within Royal Mail with further training plans available once you complete your apprenticeship. 

What we’re looking for 

Your apprenticeship 

Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release in Derby. There is a total of 18 x 1-week blocks over the programme. The costs of hotel accommodation, some food and travel are met by Royal Mail and there will be no cost to you. You will also receive 1-2-1 support from your Development Coach. 

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: £17,271, rising to £17,787 in Year 2 and £20,796 in Year 3 

Duration: 3 years 

Eligibility: GCSE Eng, Math & Science at grade 4 or C or above. For English and Math L2 Functional skills is an acceptable equivalent, however you will still require Science GCSE.  

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