London Underground Lifts and Escalators Engineering Level 3 Apprenticeship

TfL APPRENTICE JOB DESCRIPTION

Thank you for your interest in applying for this TfL Apprenticeship Scheme.

We’d like to remind you that you must ensure you are eligible for this scheme before applying. Please read through the eligibility criteria below carefully and ensure that you are eligible before applying.

This application will also contain a series of questions to establish whether or not you are eligible. It is important that you take great care in reading and answering these questions as we will not be able to revert your application if an error is made.

Please Note: We only allow one application for any of our Apprenticeship schemes per year. Any subsequent applications will be withdrawn

London Underground Escalators Engineering

Level 3

Apprentice Standard : LIFT AND ESCALATOR ELECTROMECHANIC

What Qualifications will I gain?

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Escalator Repair and Service)

Location

London

Duration

3 years

Salary

£23,404

Fun Fact

London Underground introduced the first ‘moving staircase’ in 1911, when people were afraid to use it! Fast forward to 2022, London Underground’s escalators must operate for more than 20 hours a day, 364 days per year, each escalator providing high levels of availability and reliability for at least 20 years; a raised level of technical competence is required to maintain it.

Job overview

London Underground plays an essential role in our city’s development. Our network covers 253 miles, serving 275 stations and carries more than five million passengers per day.

Our Engineers focus on the assets that form the foundation of our transport system. The role of a London Underground engineering apprentice is critical to ensuring the ongoing performance and safety of our tube network. The technological advancements we are seeing in our trains and operating infrastructure mean that we need to adapt the way we maintain our assets to keep them operating at peak performance. You’ll be at the forefront of these developments whilst also keeping a watchful eye on our legacy assets across the network.

What will I be doing?

As an apprentice, your 3 year development programme will be made up of up to 8 placement rotations. Our aim is to equip you with the range of skills and experience you need for your successful career. We also understand that everyone’s career is different, so every apprentice’s journey is unique.

An escalator or Lift apprentice you will gain skills and experience across 8 maintenance sectors, covering every station on the network. You will learn to service, maintain, and repair all of our escalator or lift assets whilst the public sleep, as well as join the heavy refurbishment team and inspectors. Your placement plan will be issued and managed by your Apprenticeship Development Manager where you will be assured the maximum exposure needed to attain your knowledge and competence.

Where can this career take me?

• Upon successful completion of this scheme, you could roll-off into the multi-skilled Fitter 2 role which could lead to further career development opportunities such as Fitter 1, Team Leader and Area Manager.
• You’ll also have opportunities to complete additional training courses. These will vary from soft skills training to technical skills training.

What training and support will you get?

You will be working towards a Level 3 NVQ Diploma qualification in Engineering Maintenance

Whilst on the scheme, we’ll support your technical development through a wide range of on-the-job practical experiences and placements. We’ll also support your professional development through a combination of classroom-led training courses, online training courses, mentoring opportunities, and structured networking opportunities. You will receive one-to-one support throughout the programme from your scheme sponsor and your Line Manager. You’ll also be connected to a ‘buddy’ who will be a more experienced apprentice from the scheme.

What do we look for?

Everything we do as an organisation is to ensure that our evolving city remains future-proof for millions of Londoners. Our talented apprentices form a vital part of that vision, so it’s important that we find the best people to help us do this. We’re looking for people who are;

• Strong communication skills
• Willingness and enthusiasm to learn
• Logical and critical thinkers

As a member of the team, we’ll give you responsibility and the opportunity to add value. If you are excited by inspiring and influencing the future of London, then this is the career path for you.

Important Information

The apprenticeship scheme will involve working flexible hours to include early, late, night and weekend shifts.

Entry requirements

You must hold or be working toward a minimum of 2 GCSE’s A*-C/ grade 4 or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English language.

You are not eligible for this scheme if you currently hold or are working towards a qualification at the same or higher level in a related subject or have already studied content from the qualification for this scheme.

Please note that you will be required to provide original certificates and/or predicted grades as proof for your eligibility checks.

You must be 18 by March 2024 to be eligible for this scheme.

Please be advised that should you be successful in getting an offer for this scheme, your offer will be subject to a satisfactory medical which may include but is not limited to: drugs and alcohol screening, eye test and hearing test.

This scheme offers the opportunity to preference which area you would like to work in should you be successful. Although we cannot guarantee that you will be placed in the area of your choice we will make best endeavours to do so . Please indicate your preferred choice Lifts, Escalators, Both.

Application Process
The application process consists of 5 steps, including online assessments which will need to be completed within an allocated time frame. We highly recommend that you read through this document thoroughly so that you can familiarise yourself with the process. Should you need to speak to anyone within the Recruitment Team then please email the recruitment team at earlycareerscampaigns@tfl.gov.uk or call us on 0203 005 1680 Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 17.00pm (Excluding bank holidays)