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Become a Gas Engineering Apprentice at Royal Mail!
Location: Heathrow Worldwide Distribution Centre, Hurricane Way, Langley, Slough, SL3 8AQ (involving travel between the following postcode areas - GU, RG, SL)
Salary: £15,199 - £22,591 (depending on age)
Hours/Shifts: 37.5 hours per week - shifts will be aligned to a mentors when starting
Duration: 3 - 4 years
Qualification: Gas Engineering Operative - Level 3
Do you like fixing things and learning how machines work?
Do you enjoy hands-on jobs and want a great career?
Then this role could be for you!
What You'll Do
As a Gas Engineering Apprentice, you will help keep buildings safe and running.
You will learn how to:
- Install and fix gas systems
- Work on heating and hot water systems
- Repair cooking and catering equipment
- Check that gas equipment is safe
- Follow safety rules at all times
You will work with expert engineers who will teach you step by step.
Learn While You Work
This is an apprenticeship, so you will:
- Learn new skills every day on the job
- Study and complete your training
- Build a record of what you learn
As you grow in confidence, you will take on more tasks on your own.
What You'll Be Part Of
- A team of friendly engineers
- Support from a mentor who helps you learn
- A role that keeps customers safe and happy
What We're Looking For
You'll need:
- GCSE Maths and English Language at Level 4 (or the ability to achieve this during the apprenticeship)
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs in total (Grade 4/C or above), ideally including a Science (defined as Physics, Biology, Chemistry or combined Science) or Technical subject (or equivalent)
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You don't need to know everything yet—we will teach you!
But you should:
- Enjoy solving problems
- Work well in a team
- Want to learn new skills
- Care about safety
- Be friendly and professional
Why Join Us?
- Learn skills for a strong career
- Get real work experience
- Build confidence
- Become a qualified Gas Engineer
Start your journey with Royal Mail today—apply now and spark your future!
What Happens Next
After you apply, we'll invite you to take a numerical and verbal reasoning test so we can see how you work with words and numbers. If you move forward, you'll be invited to complete a screening (this may be a chat or an online screening form) to learn more about you and answer any questions you have.
If selected at screening, you may join a group assessment where you'll work with others on simple tasks. If successful, this will be followed by a competency-based interview to talk about your skills and experiences. We'll guide you at every step, so you feel ready and confident. We're excited to get to know you!
We're Here to Support You
We know a recruitment process can feel like a big commitment, so we'll keep you updated at every stage and make sure you have everything you need to succeed. Most importantly, we want you to enjoy the journey and get a real sense of what it's like to be part of our team.
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Closing Date: 19th June 2026. Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.
Trust is the foundation of Royal Mail. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and what a career with us entails, building trust from the start of your journey with us. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we'll provide your interview questions in advance, so you can have your best examples ready. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people.
Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.
For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/
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