Kickstart Your Career with Royal Mail’s Management Pipeline Apprenticeship Programme

Earn, Learn, and Lead – Your Path to Management Starts Here

Job Reference Number 323530 

Location: Lerwick, Shetland Islands   

Start Date: October 2025 

Salary: We offer an industry-leading pay and benefits package with an annual salary of £22,120.28 plus Scottish Distant Islands Allowance (SDIA)= £2,500

Qualification:

Level 6 Postal ApprenticeshipPotential to obtain Level 7 Management Qualification

Hours:
Full Time, 41 hours per week - You’ll work five days a week with two days off. Start times range from 07:00 to 10:00, Monday to Saturday. Flexibility is key to meeting the needs of our customers.

About the Opportunity

Are you ready to build a career while making a real difference in your community? Join one of the UK’s most trusted brands and become part of a legacy that spans over 500 years. Our Management Pipeline Apprenticeship programme is your gateway to a rewarding career, with the potential to progress from frontline delivery to leadership roles.

 

Programme Highlights

SCQF Level 6 Diploma in Customer ServicePDA in Introductory Leadership & ManagementPotential to step into a Deputy Manager rolePotential to complete your Level 7 Management Qualification and continue your leadership journey

Your Day-to-Day

As a Management Pipeline Apprentice, you’ll:

Start your day sorting and preparing mailDeliver parcels and letters with care and efficiencyRepresent Royal Mail with pride and professionalismProvide outstanding customer service on your route

Learn While You Earn

You’ll be supported every step of the way with:

Online learning and video tutorials1-to-1 coachingHands-on experienceA dedicated learning coach

Who We’re Looking For

Enjoy being active – walking up to 4.5 hours a dayThrive outdoors in all weatherSelf-motivated and great at managing your timeFriendly, reliable, and customer-focusedA team player who can also work independentlyResilient and ready to take on challenges

 

Entry Requirements

National 5 in Maths and English (Grades A–D)Full UK driving licence (with 6 points or fewer)

What You’ll Get

22.5 days holiday (pro-rata)Contributory pension scheme (from age 18)Career development opportunitiesFull uniform

Don’t Miss Out!

Applications close soon – apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with Royal Mail.

 

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. We are Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant and we welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military 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/