Royal Mail Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprenticeship

Summary

This apprenticeship is the Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician standard program with Royal Mail at their depot in Kentish Town, NW5 3RR. As an apprentice, you will learn how to repair, and replace, damaged bodywork on HGVs using specialist techniques with traditional tools and the latest equipment.

Annual wage: £17,272 a year
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Training course: Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday (08:00-16:30, hours may vary).
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 27 January
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Vehicle Body Repair Apprenticeship at Royal Mail: Start Your Journey!

Are you passionate about mechanics and ready to launch a rewarding career? Royal Mail offers a unique opportunity to join one of the UK’s largest and most respected fleet operators as a Vehicle Body Repair apprentice.

With a fleet of 50,000 vehicles, including 6,000 HGVs and trailers, 5000+ alternative fuels such at EV’s and hydrogen fuel Royal Mail is a leader in the industry. Our dedicated team of vehicle technicians ensures the fleet runs efficiently, handling everything from routine servicing to major rebuilds and modifications while embracing cutting-edge vehicle technology, including the largest electric fleet of final delivery vehicles in the UK.

Why Choose Royal Mail?

Industry-Leading Workshop Network: With 110 locations, we are the largest independently owned workshop network in the UK.
Award-Winning Team: Recognized for innovation, efficiency, and commitment to reducing carbon emissions.

Apprenticeship Highlights

Our three-year programme, starting in March 2025, combines hands-on training with classroom learning, preparing apprentices to achieve an IMI Level 3 in Vehicle Damage Panel/Body Apprenticeship at our North London workshop.

Comprehensive Training: Delivered by an industry-leading provider at Remit’s Academy in Derby (travel and accommodation included).
Earn While You Learn: Starting salary of £17,272 increasing annually.
Additional Benefits: Starter toolkit, PPE, and invaluable experience working with Royal Mail’s state-of-the-art fleet.

If you think this could be just the thing for you – apply now!

Where you’ll work

Unit A, Kentish Town Bus Pk

Regis Road

NW5 3RR

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

REMIT GROUP LIMITED

Your training course

Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Ability to undertake appropriate job preparation prior to commencing repair, including safety precautions, panel preparation and body measurements.
Ability to identify the material used in the construction to enable the correct joining techniques and manufacturer specifications to be adhered to.
Ability to interpret relevant technical data and methods to make sure that any joints are in line with vehicle manufacturer specification and the vehicle/body panels are aligned correctly
Ability to identify and understand the correct joining technology, e.g. when to use resistance spot welding or mig brazing or bonding.
Ability to remove, repair and replace vehicle body panels and components of the vehicle safely and efficiently
Ability to identify and operate the correct repair tools, equipment and devices used in the process, panel pulling systems, jig and alignment tools, spot welders, brazing tools.
Ability to identify and communicate supplementary damage such as panels that were deemed to be reparable but once worked on were found to be beyond repair along with damage that could not be established on original inspection.
Ability to detect and rectify faults within a vehicles structure that’s integral to its safety

Your training plan

This is a Vehicle Damage Panel Apprenticeship programme, delivered by Remit Group.

Awarding Body: Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)

Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release at the Remit Automotive Academy in Derby. This means you will be required to stay in a hotel for 12 separate weeks (Mon – Fri) over the duration of the programme, which equals 4 weeks per year. All associated costs for training are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.

You will also be assigned a dedicated Development Coach who will visit you every 4-6 weeks either in the workplace or remotely via Microsoft Teams, giving 1-2-1 advice and guidance to help you achieve the following IMI qualifications:

Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Level 3

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 4/C)
English (grade 4/C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Attention to detail
Enthusiasm to learn
Mechanically minded

Other requirements

Once you have applied for the role, Remit will complete eligibility checks, suitable candidates will be invited to a face-to-face assessment centre.

About this company

Royal Mail Group is a global organisation. We operate in 44 countries around the world. Our global revenue exceeds £10 billion per annum. We employ almost 160,000 people. We deliver more than 1.8 billion parcels and 14 billion letters every year.

After this apprenticeship

Successful graduates will have the opportunity to apply for a Vehicle Technician role, contributing to their mission of maintaining a cleaner, more efficient fleet.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

REMIT GROUP LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291992.

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Closes in 15 days (Monday 6 January)

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