Working Week: Our operations run 24/7. You’ll work 5 days a week out of 7 and shifts times will vary based on your rota but may start as early as 3am and end as late as 2am. Flexibility is required.

Qualification: A 13-month programme earning a Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) driver apprentice qualification, a C&E Licence, and a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC)

Kickstart your career by joining Royal Mail’s team of skilled professional drivers. Connect our network from A to B, enabling the wheels of our operation to run smoothly for colleagues and customers. We operate the largest and most recognisable Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) fleet in the UK, and we’re proud to have such a strong, safe, and skilled team of drivers on the road.

On the programme, you’ll benefit from on-the-job driving experience and complete a range of masterclasses designed to teach you everything you need to know about the role.

About you:

21 years of age or over with a full UK driving licence (with less than 6 penalty points)
Passion for driving and working independently
Strong focus on safety and attention to detail
Good customer service and communication skills
You have GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent qualifications), or you’re happy to complete Functional Skills qualifications alongside your apprenticeship.
You’ll need to pass an eye test and a DBS check to train as an LGV Driver.

What’s in it for you?

Earn while you learn with a great salary and excellent benefits
Get your Category C and C+E HGV licence fully-funded
Opportunity to develop your career and become a permanent driver in our team
22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service
Excellent company-matched pension scheme and financial wellbeing benefits
Free 24/7 access to services to support your physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing

Register your interest in our upcoming vehicle maintenance technician apprenticeships!

Qualification: IMI NVQ Level 3 in either LCV or HGV vehicle maintenance

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 110 workshops around the UK and a fleet almost 50,000 vehicles, including 6,000 HGVs and trailers, 6000+ alternative fuels such at EV’s and hydrogen fuel Royal Mail is a leader in the industry. Our dedicated and award-winning 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. Join us and help create a cleaner, more efficient fleet.

About you:
• You have GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent qualifications), or you’re happy to complete Functional Skills qualifications alongside your apprenticeship.
• Passion for problem solving and understanding how things work
• Strong attention to detail and a hands-on approach
• A good team player, willing to learn and ask questions

What’s in it for you?
• Earn while you learn with a great salary and excellent benefits
• Receiving specialist residential training onsite at Remit’s Training Academy in Derby, delivered by experienced technicians and industry experts (travel and accommodation included)
• Starter toolkit and full PPE provided
• Opportunity to grow a career and become a permanent vehicle technician
• Chance to learn from industry experts and work on a diverse, state-of-the-art fleet
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service
• Excellent company-matched pension scheme and financial wellbeing benefits
• Free 24/7 access to services to support your physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing

Register your interest in our upcoming engineering apprenticeships!

Qualification: Level 3 Advanced Engineering

Kickstart your career with cutting-edge technology and achieve industry-recognised qualifications. On this programme you'll explore robotics, machine intelligence, and more, guided by experienced mentors. Develop the skills to become an Automation Maintenance Technician and learn how we use automation to improve our business.

You'll receive support to develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours to become an automation maintenance technician.

There are two routes to choose from: Mechatronics and Design engineering

Role Responsibilities:
• Perform daily maintenance tasks safely and to standards.
• Identify, prioritise, fix, and test automation faults.
• Record component usage, monitor and improve equipment performance, and complete technical reports.
• Comply with technical processes and support managers.
Maintain a safe, organised work area and assist in risk assessments.
Identify improvement opportunities and develop automation skills through training.

About you:
• You have GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent qualifications), or you’re happy to complete Functional Skills qualifications alongside your apprenticeship.
• You’re interested in how things work, have a logical way of working and want to learn and develop in a hands-on role.
• You work well as part of a team and are driven to find the answers to problems.

Your Benefits:
• Earn while you learn with a great salary and excellent benefits
• Receiving specialist residential training in Blackburn, learning alongside other apprentices. Accommodation, meals, and travel are covered by us.
• Opportunity to grow a career and become a permanent automation maintenance engineer
• Chance to learn from industry experts and work on a diverse, state-of-the-art technology
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service
• Excellent company-matched pension scheme and financial wellbeing benefits
• Free 24/7 access to services to support your physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing