Engineering Apprenticeship

  • Company: ROYAL MAIL GROUP LIMITED
  • Location: Chester, CH1 4PA
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Competitive Salary
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000017983
  • Application Deadline Date: 30/03/2026
  • Start Date: 24/08/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: 40 hours per week - shift timings would be confirmed closer to the start date.

Brief Description

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.

Training to be Provided

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. 

Future Prospects

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. 

Vacancy Detail


  • 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. 

Other Information

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.

Ready to start your adventure?