Vehicle Maintenance Apprenticeship
Date: 9 Apr 2025
Location:
Gatwick, GB, RH10 9NT
Company:
Royal Mail Group
Royal Mail Fleet Advanced Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship - Gatwick
Fleet Maintenance Level 3 Apprenticeship
Job reference: 322405
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?
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Industry-Leading Workshop Network: With 110 locations,
we are the largest independently owned workshop network in the UK.
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Award-Winning Team: Recognised for innovation, efficiency,
and commitment to reducing carbon emissions.
Apprenticeship Highlights
Our three-year programme, starting in September 2025,
combines hands-on training with classroom learning, preparing
apprentices to achieve an IMI NVQ Level 3 in either HGV or
LCV Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
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Comprehensive Training: Delivered by an industry-leading
provider at Remit’s Academy in Derby /(travel and
accommodation included).
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Earn While You Learn: Starting salary of £17,272increasing
annually.
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Additional Benefits: Starter toolkit, PPE, and invaluable
experience working with Royal Mail’s state-of-the-art fleet.
Your Future with Royal Mail
Successful graduates will have the opportunity to apply for a Vehicle Technician role, contributing to our mission of maintaining a
cleaner, more efficient fleet.
Entry Requirements
To apply, you will need:
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Three GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths, English, and
Science at grade C/4 or higher.
If you think this could be just the thing for you – apply now.
Next Steps
Once you have applied for the role you will be asked to register onto
Remit’s website, who will then perform eligibility checks to confirm
if you are to be invited to a face-to-face assessment centre.
Remit Training is an Ofsted Grade 1 provider and is recognised for
its outstanding leadership and management.
They are focused on the experience of their learners and provide real
career opportunities for young people and adults. 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.
Training delivery is tailored to suit the needs of every learner and
the employer and excellent support is provided for learning.
Royal Mail takes pride in our diverse employee network groups, which
actively promote belonging and foster a positive work environment. Our
unwavering commitment to inclusion means that we’re passionate about our
people representing the communities we serve.
If you require any adjustments during the application and hiring process,
please share the details in your application. Additionally, we’re proud
to be Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory of the Armed Forces
Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel,
reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military
spouses/partners.
For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click
here:
https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/
