Engineering Apprentice

This field-based apprenticeship combines on-the-job training and structured coursework to teach candidates how to safely install, test, maintain, and repair electrical infrastructure and equipment across various Royal Mail operational facilities.

What You’ll Do

As an Installation & Maintenance Electrician Apprentice, you will help keep buildings safe and powered.

You will learn how to:

• Install electrical systems

• Fix and maintain equipment

• Test electrical systesm to make sure they are safe

• Repair faults when things go wrong

• Follow important safety rules

You will work with trained electricians who will guide you every step of the way.

Learn While You Work

This is an apprenticeship, so you will:

• Learn on the job every day

• Take part in training and study

• Complete your coursework and assessments

As you improve, you will be trusted to do more tasks on your own.

What You’ll Be Part Of

• A helpful and friendly team

• Support from your own mentor

• A job that helps keep customers safe and happy

What We’re Looking For

You’ll need:

• GCSE Maths and English Language at Level 4 (or the ability to achieve this during the apprenticeship)

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs in total (Grade 4/C or above), ideally including a Science (defined as Physics, Biology, Chemistry or combined Science) or Technical subject (or equivalent)

• A Full UK Driving Licence (this is important as the apprenticeship will involve travelling to various sites)

You don’t need to know everything—we’ll teach you!

But you should:

• Want to learn new skills

• Enjoy solving problems

• Work well with others

• Care about safety

• Be friendly and positive

Why Join Us?

• Learn skills for life

• Get real work experience

• Grow your confidence

• Start a career as an electrician

Ready to power your future? Apply now and start your journey with Royal Mail!

What Happens Next

After you apply, we’ll invite you to take a numerical and verbal reasoning so we can see how you work with words and numbers. If you move forward, you’ll be invited to complete a screening (this may be a chat or an online screening form) to learn more about you and answer any questions you have.

If selected at screening, you may join a group assessment where you’ll work with others on simple tasks. If successful, this will be followed by a competency‑based interview to talk about your skills and experiences. We’ll guide you at every step, so you feel ready and confident. We’re excited to get to know you!

We’re Here to Support You

We know a recruitment process can feel like a big commitment, so we’ll keep you updated at every stage and make sure you have everything you need to succeed. Most importantly, we want you to enjoy the journey and get a real sense of what it’s like to be part of our team.

We can’t wait to meet you.

Closing Date: 19th June 2026. Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.