Engineering Apprenticeship

ROYAL MAIL GROUP LIMITED

Chester (CH1 4PA)

Closes in 27 days (Monday 30 March 2026)

Posted on 26 February 2026

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Summary

Shaping the future of mail delivery. You’ll earn while you learn, work with cutting-edge tech, & gain qualifications that open doors to amazing opportunities.

  • Real skills & experience from day one.
  • Earn a nationally recognised qualification.
  • Join an award-winning programme.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Salary: - £16,420 - £23,820 (dependent upon age)

Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
40 hours per week - shift timings would be confirmed closer to the start date.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 24 August 2026

Duration

4 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Get stuck into toolbox talks and safety briefings.
  • Work on mail sorting machines, conveyor systems, and robotics.
  • Learn how to maintain, diagnose and fix automated systems.
  • Take part in cool projects – from design to digital design and 3D modelling.
  • Team up with experienced engineers and share ideas.
  • End the day with a quick review to plan for tomorrow. 

Where you'll work

Chester Mail Centre
Jupiter Drive
Chester West Employment Park
Chester
CH1 4PA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

TRAINING 2000 LIMITED

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

At college, you will learn:

  • Electrical and mechanical engineering basics.
  • Health and safety statutory regulations and rules.
  • How to use PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers).
  • How to locate and resolve complex mechanical / electrical faults. 

More training information

As part of your apprenticeship, you will attend Training 2000, Furthergate Business Park, Harwood St, Blackburn BB1 3BD for the academic elements of your programme. You will be expected to travel to college when required, and all travel costs from your work location to the college will be fully covered.

During your first year, you will be based full‑time at college, learning the core knowledge and skills alongside your fellow apprentices and building a strong foundation for your role.

In years 2 and 3, your time will be split between college study and hands‑on experience in the workplace. This blended approach will help you apply what you’ve learnt in real situations while continuing to progress academically. The exact balance between college and workdays will be confirmed towards the end of your first year, ensuring the structure supports your learning and development. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4 or above (or equivalent))
  • Maths (grade C/4 or above (or equivalent))
  • Science (grade C/4 or above (or equivalent))

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working

Other requirements

Have legal Right to Work in the UK for the full duration of the screen.

Have lived in the UK for 3 years or more prior to the start date.

About this employer

At Royal Mail we value our people and we want our people to be proud to work for our businesses. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. We are responsible for the largest B2B customer database in the UK and are one of the largest employers in the UK, providing one in every 194 jobs. Royal Mail is a forward thinking, innovative organisation, that is also committed to reducing emissions and improving air quality in our communities. This includes investing in technologies such as electric vehicles, drones, alternative fuel trucks and energy improvements to our estate. For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/

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After this apprenticeship

Where could your career go next?

After your apprenticeship, you could progress into roles like:

  • Maintenance Technician.
  • Engineering Team Leader.
  • Specialist Engineer.
  • There may be further opportunities to enhance your academic studies by undertaking HNC/HND or degree-level study. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAINING 2000 LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017983.

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Closes in 27 days (Monday 30 March 2026)

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