• Monitor parcel flow through automated parcel sorting systems.
• Use live data to identify issues and support quick decision-making.
• Learn how to use systems such as SCADA, yard management systems, warehouse systems and Automated Guided Vehicle operating systems.
• Work with operations, engineering, transport and control teams.
• Help prioritise faults, blockages and system issues.
• Support trailer and yard flow across the site.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activity and better ways of working.

Your studies:

As part of the apprenticeship, you'll study online with University of Wales Trinity Saint David towards a BSc Supply Chain and Logistics qualification. The programme runs over four academic years of part-time study and includes topics such as data analytics, lean thinking, organisational management, warehousing and inventory operations, capacity planning, logistics technologies, supply chain operations, supply chain technologies and risk management.

No regular travel is required for study.

Who can apply:

• You must be 18 or over by the start date.
• You'll need GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above, or Level 2 Essential Skills in literacy and numeracy.
• You'll need a Level 3 qualification, such as A levels, BTEC or equivalent.
• Candidates with GCSE Maths and English plus 5 years or more relevant industry experience may also be considered.
• You should be interested in logistics, technology, data, problem solving and people leadership.
• No driving licence is required.

Where your career could go next:

This is a permanent apprenticeship designed to help you build the skills, confidence and experience needed for future management opportunities at Royal Mail. On successful completion, you'll be well placed to apply for management roles on site, which currently start from £36,353.

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 selected at screening, you may join a group assessment where you'll work with others on simple tasks. This will be alongside 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.

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/

Closing Date: 7th July 2026. Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.

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