Engineering Apprentice

This Engineering Apprenticeship with Royal Mail offers the chance to begin a hands-on career while gaining a nationally recognised qualification. Based in Swindon, the programme combines practical workplace experience with structured college learning, helping apprentices build strong electrical and mechanical engineering skills. Over three to four years, you will work with automated machinery and modern engineering systems while earning a salary and developing valuable industry knowledge. The programme offers a clear path into technical roles in Royal Mail’s engineering teams and long-term opportunities across the organisation. About Royal Mail Royal Mail is one of the UK’s most recognised organisations, delivering letters and parcels to millions of people every day. Its operations rely on advanced engineering systems, automation, and skilled technical teams to ensure the smooth running of mail centres across the country. The organisation is committed to developing new talent through structured apprenticeship programmes that allow individuals to gain practical experience while building technical expertise in a real working environment. The Role As an Engineering Apprentice, you will work on-site while also studying at college as part of your apprenticeship programme. Take part in toolbox talks and safety briefings. Work with mail sorting machines, conveyor systems, and robotic equipment. Learn how to maintain, diagnose and repair automated systems. Contribute to projects involving design, digital design, and 3D modelling. Work alongside experienced engineers, sharing ideas and learning practical skills. Review daily progress and plan upcoming work with the team. Your learning will also include electrical and mechanical engineering fundamentals, health and safety regulations, using programmable logic controllers, and identifying complex mechanical or electrical faults. Training and Development You will complete a Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship while working at Royal Mail. As part of the academic programme, you will attend Gloucester Engineering Training in Gloucester for the college-based elements of the course. Travel costs between your work location and the college will be fully covered. During your first year, you will be based full time at college, developing the core knowledge and technical skills required for the role alongside other apprentices. In the following years, your time will be split between classroom learning and practical workplace experience, allowing you to apply your knowledge in real engineering environments while continuing your studies. Benefits and Perks Earn a salary while completing your training. Gain a nationally recognised Level 3 Engineering Technician qualification. Develop practical engineering skills through real projects and hands-on experience. Join an established apprenticeship programme recognised across the industry. Travel costs between your workplace and training provider covered. Potential progression into roles such as Maintenance Technician, Engineering Team Leader, or Specialist Engineer. Opportunities to continue academic development through HNC, HND, or degree-level study. Requirements Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including Maths, English and Science. Open to school leavers aged 16 or over, college graduates, or individuals seeking a career change. A practical, hands-on approach and an interest in engineering. Curiosity, willingness to learn, and the ability to work as part of a team. If you are interested in beginning a practical engineering career while gaining recognised qualifications, apply now!