Build Skills for Life
Whether you know where you want your career to go or are still exploring your options, Royal Mail apprenticeships offer a wide range of opportunities to help you get started. Across our engineering, driving, logistics, business and degree apprenticeships, you’ll earn while you learn, gain real‑world experience, and work towards a recognised qualification or degree.
On every Royal Mail apprenticeship, you’ll build skills for life, be supported by experienced mentors, and join a welcoming community — all while helping keep one of the UK’s most recognisable organisations running.
Read on to find out more about our 2026 apprenticeship programmes.
On every Royal Mail apprenticeship, you’ll build skills for life, be supported by experienced mentors, and join a welcoming community — all while helping keep one of the UK’s most recognisable organisations running.
Read on to find out more about our 2026 apprenticeship programmes.
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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? Applications open soon, click the button below to register your interest for upcoming vacancies. Select 'Early Careers' as your area of interest, and 'Apprenticeship' as your area of expertise.
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? Applications open soon, click the button below to register your interest for upcoming vacancies. Select 'Early Careers' as your area of interest, and 'Apprenticeship' as your area of expertise.
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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? Applications open soon, click the button below to register your interest for upcoming vacancies. Select 'Early Careers' as your area of interest, and 'Apprenticeship' as your area of expertise.
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? Applications open soon, click the button below to register your interest for upcoming vacancies. Select 'Early Careers' as your area of interest, and 'Apprenticeship' as your area of expertise.
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Our Vehicle Maintenance Roles
Passionate about mechanics and ready to kickstart a rewarding career? Join our Fleet Vehicle Maintenance Apprenticeship today.
At Royal Mail, we operate the UK's largest fleet, with nearly 50,000 vehicles kept running by skilled vehicle technicians handling everything from routine servicing to major rebuilds and modifications, using the latest in vehicle technology.
As an apprentice, you'll complete a three-year programme combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, earn a competitive salary and gain an industry-recognised qualifications. Your future is here.
If you think this is right for for you, click the button below to register your interest for upcoming vacancies. Select 'Early Careers' as your area of interest, and 'Apprenticeship' as your area of expertise.
At Royal Mail, we operate the UK's largest fleet, with nearly 50,000 vehicles kept running by skilled vehicle technicians handling everything from routine servicing to major rebuilds and modifications, using the latest in vehicle technology.
As an apprentice, you'll complete a three-year programme combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, earn a competitive salary and gain an industry-recognised qualifications. Your future is here.
If you think this is right for for you, click the button below to register your interest for upcoming vacancies. Select 'Early Careers' as your area of interest, and 'Apprenticeship' as your area of expertise.
What our people say
What Our People Say
Got 20 minutes? We’ve gathered six of our apprentices to chat in depth about their experiences at Royal Mail and Parcelforce Worldwide. Watch our Apprentice Roundtable to hear first‑hand insights, advice, and tips from those currently on the programme.
Apprentice to Expert: Career Progression Opportunities
Discover how a Royal Mail apprenticeship can grow into a long‑term career. Through five real stories, learn how apprentices progress into managers, mentors and leaders, gaining skills, qualifications and confidence every step of the way.
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Discover how a Royal Mail apprenticeship can grow into a long‑term career. Through five real stories, learn how apprentices progress into managers, mentors and leaders, gaining skills, qualifications and confidence every step of the way.
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A Day in the Life of...
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Melanie - LGV Driver Apprentice
Considering an LGV apprenticeship? Step into Melanie’s day as an LGV Driver apprentice growing her career at Royal Mail.
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Megan and Macinlay - Vehicle Maintenance Apprentices
Thinking about an hands-on apprenticeship? Find out more about a day in the life of a Royal Mail apprentice Vehicle Technician.
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Jacob - Engineering Apprentice
Step into a day in the life of a Royal Mail Engineering apprentice. Jacob shares how he earns, learns and works hands‑on with cutting‑edge tech.
Apprenticeship Guides: Everything You Need to Know
New to apprenticeships or weighing your options? Explore our practical guides to understand what an apprenticeship is, how it compares to university, and how to choose the right path for you.
What is an Apprenticeship?
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Apprenticeships vs University: Which is the right path for you?
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How to choose the right apprenticeship for you
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Frequently asked questions about our hiring process
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Parents and Carers
Supporting a young person interested in a Royal Mail apprenticeship? Our FAQs for parents and carers explain Royal Mail apprenticeships clearly, so you can confidently support the young person in your life.