Engineering Apprentice

Become a Fire & Security Apprentice at Royal Mail!

Location: Northern Ireland Mail Centre, Enterprise Way, Newtownabbey, BT36 4HQ
(travel across Royal Mail sites)

Salary: £15,199 - £22,591 (depending on age)

Hours/

Shifts:

37.5 hours per week – shifts will align with a mentor when starting

Duration: 3 – 4 years

Qualification: Electronic Fire & Security Systems (Apprenticeship) Level 3

• Help install and fix:
  • Fire alarms
  • Burglar alarms
  • CCTV cameras
  • Door entry systems
• Check systems to make sure they are working well
• Find simple problems and help fix them
• Follow safety rules at all times
• Travel to different Royal Mail sites
• Write simple reports on a tablet or computer

• Work towards a Level 3 apprenticeship
• Learn on the job and in training
• Build skills in:
  • Electrical systems
  • Safety rules
  • Problem solving
• Get help from friendly experts and mentors

• Enjoy learning new skills
• Like practical, hands‑on work
• Be good at solving problems
• Pay attention to detail
• Work well with others
• Be reliable and on time

• Maths and English 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 or Technical subject (or equivalent)
• Basic computer skills
• Willing to travel for work
• A driving licence (or happy to get one)

• Royal Mail sites such as Mail Centres and Delivery Offices
• Work both inside and outside
• Travel between sites
• Sometimes early starts or flexible hours

• Fire & Security Engineer
• Maintenance Engineer
• Specialist in safety or technical systems

• Earn while you learn
• Gain real skills for life
• Work with a great team
• Build a long‑term career

We are committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals.