Job overview:TfL's engineers focus on the assets that form the foundation of their 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 TfL are seeing in their trains and operating infrastructure mean that they need to adapt the way they maintain their assets to keep them operating at peak performance. You’ll be at the forefront of these developments whilst also keeping a watchful eye on their legacy assets across the network. As a London Underground Track Apprentice, you will undertake regular placements across the network. Here, you will work alongside highly skilled track engineers, learning how to maintain a key asset without which London Underground could not operate. London Underground’s track has to carry hundreds of trains over more than 402km across their entire network for 364 days per year. Under constant supervision, and working as part of a team, you will learn and become proficient in the essential track maintenance skillset, enabling you to help contribute to the maintenance and fault repair of this pivotal function ensuring that an effective, efficient service remains continuous for London. What will I be doing? As an apprentice, your 2-year development programme will be made up of up to 4 or 5 placement rotations. TfL's aim is to equip you with the range of skills and experience you need for your successful career. They also understand that everyone’s career is different, so every apprentice’s journey is unique. Here’s an idea of what yours could look like: The apprenticeship is made up of a mixture of Classroom Training at Acton Training Centre, Placements across the Network and Operational TrainingYou will rotate across different lines between Maintenance and Inspections for the duration of your Apprenticeship Your roles and responsibilities will include: To work as part of a track team in order to complete essential track maintenance under the supervision of a Site Person in ChargeTo assist the line inspection, staff in undertaking Safety Critical Inspections of the trackTo work safely at all times adhering to strict Safety Controls and Instructions given. This role is suitable for those who prefer: Mainly night shiftsFrequent travel across the TfL networkA range of assessments including observations and examsWorking in our stationsMostly mechanical, some electrical workA mix of light/heavy physical work in a team environmentWhat TfL Offers:• Free travel on the TfL network for the apprentice and one nominee living in the same household• Discounted national rail and Eurostar travel• Defined pension contribution scheme• At least 29 days of annual leave (pro rata) plus public and bank holidays• Cycle to work scheme• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
