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than just a career.

Kickstart your future with a Royal Mail apprenticeship.

Build Skills for Life

Whether you know where you want your career to go, or need a bit of guidance, we have a diverse range of apprenticeship opportunities for you to choose from here at Royal Mail. On all of our apprenticeships, you'll build skills for life, be guided by senior mentors, join a supportive community, earn money while you learn, and gain a qualification or degree at the end of it. And you'll do it all while keeping one of the nation's most recognisable businesses running. What more could you want?

Why choose Royal Mail?

  1. Diverse range of apprenticeship programmes
    With so many apprenticeships across a variety of areas, there’s so much opportunity here to find the path that’s right for you. 
     
  2. Dedicated support and investment from Future Talent team
    All our young talent benefit from a strong support system provided by managers, mentors, and wider teams throughout their apprenticeship journey.
     
  3. Leading organisation in apprenticeships
    We’re a founding member of the Association of Apprentices, meaning we’re all about creating a community led by apprentices, for apprentices, to provide the right professional development, networking, and career guidance.

Our Driver roles

Interested in a career in driving? Want to build your skills and experience with ease? Well, you've come to the right place.

On our Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) Driver Apprenticeship, you'll spend our 13-month programme learning all about professional driving and building key skills that'll stay with you for the rest of your career. 

You'll be the wheels of our operation, connecting our network from A to B as part of the largest and most recognisable LGV fleet in the UK. All while earning money and working towards a recognised qualification.

Interested? Find out everything you need to know about the role and your requirements here or click the button below to apply now.

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Our Engineering roles

Here at Royal Mail, it takes all kinds of teams to keep us delivering mail to the nation. So, if you want to kickstart your engineering career, where better than right here with us?

You'll work with cutting edge technology in your 3-4 years as an Engineering Apprentice, exploring robotics, machine intelligence and loads more. Guided by senior mentors, you'll learn how we use tech to improve our business, earn a competitive salary, and work towards industry-recognised qualifications. Told you there's more to us than mail.

Sound good? Find out more about the role here or click the button below to apply now.

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Our Fleet Maintenance roles

Passionate about mechanics and ready to launch into a rewarding career? Join our Fleet Vehicle Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship today.

Here at Royal Mail, we have the largest fleet in the country, with almost 50,000 vehicles at our disposal. But we couldn't keep them running without our dedicated team of vehicle technicians handling everything from routine servicing to major rebuilds and mods, and embracing cutting-edge vehicle technology. 

As an apprentice here, you'll take on a three-year programme that combines hands-on training with classroom learning, earns you a competitive salary and helps you achieve an advanced industry-recognised qualifications. In short, your future is here.

If you think this is right for you, find out more about the role here or click the button below to apply now.

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Our Finance roles

Looking for variety, challenge and a blend of theory and practical work? Our Finance Apprenticeship could be for you.

Come kickstart your finance career on our 3-5 year programme here at Royal Mail. You'll gain all the experience you need to gain industry-recognised qualifications, build your network within an award-winning finance team and lay the foundations for a successful future, all while earning a competitive salary.

You don't need to be an expert before joining, just bring your talent and motivation and a drive for developing into a successful finance professional.

Sound good? Find out more about the role here or click the button below to apply now.

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Our Degree Apprenticeships

Want to earn a degree but university not for you? Our Degree Apprenticeships could be perfect for you.

As a Royal Mail Degree Apprentice, you'll partner and collaborate with leaders across the business to manage projects, activities or services to deliver long-term success. We have opportunities in HR, operations, commercial, Parcelforce Worldwide, and national distribution, so whatever it is you want to do with your career, you'll find the right path for you, right here.

You'll get to work with like-minded change makers like you and be supported by senior managers to get the best out of you and your career. So, if you're ready to create solutions for sustainable business change and become a trusted, future manager, come join the team.

Find out more about the roles available here or click the button below to apply now.

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What our people have to say

We’ve gathered six of our apprentices to chat about their experience as an apprentice at Royal Mail and Parcelforce Worldwide in our Apprentice Roundtable.

Frequently asked questions

How long will my apprenticeship last?

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How long will my apprenticeship last?

Our apprenticeship programmes vary in length depending on the subject, ranging from just over 12 months to up to 4 years. Take a look at the job ad for the programme you're looking for to find out more.

How old do I have to be to apply for an apprenticeship?

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How old do I have to be to apply for an apprenticeship?

For our LGV Drivers, you must be over 21, and for a Degree Apprenticeship, it’s 18 years and over. All our other apprenticeships are open to everyone over 16 years old.

What qualifications do I need to get onto an apprenticeship programme?

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What qualifications do I need to get onto an apprenticeship programme?

Again, entry requirements differ for each apprenticeship subject and level. Some apprenticeships at Level 2 or equivalent will require you to have English and Maths qualifications, whilst others may need some additional qualifications on top of that. Specific entry requirements will be detailed on each programme's job ad. 

What are the accepted GCSE equivalent qualifications?

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What are the accepted GCSE equivalent qualifications?

Should your apprenticeship require you to have GCSE qualifications, Key skills communications at Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy is one acceptable alternative to Maths and English GCSEs (Level 4/C grade and above). Some apprenticeships may also require an acceptable Level 2 qualification as an equivalent to GCSE Science (Level 4/C grade and above). Other common examples are GNVQ and NVQ Level 2 qualifications in appropriate subjects.

Should you need more information, the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) sets out the level at which a qualification can be recognised: https://www.gov.uk/find-a-regulated-qualification 

I have a disability, can I apply?

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I have a disability, can I apply?

Of course. We're an equal opportunities employer and a disability confident employer. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Please share the details within your application as required. 

Can I apply if I don't have a permit to work in the UK?

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Can I apply if I don't have a permit to work in the UK?

All candidates must have the right to work full-time in the UK. All candidates' right to work documents showing they have granted the right to work in the UK will be checked, if you're successful.

How much will I get paid?

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How much will I get paid?

Salary information will be on the specific advert relevant to the programme you're interested in.

When is the closing date for applications?

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When is the closing date for applications?

Application dates vary for each apprenticeship. Specific information will be shown on the job advert relevant to the programme you're interested in. Just a heads-up, our apprenticeships are quite popular, so if you're keen we recommend applying as early as possible.