Rail Engineering Technician

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic apprentice for the Elizabeth Line Maintenance team. As part of the apprenticeship, you will complete rostered placements across disciplines such as Track, Telecoms, and Electrification & Signalling. The ideal candidate should possess GCSEs in English and Maths, along with a caring and adaptable nature. Successful completion may lead to a role as a Construction Support Manager, contributing to significant track projects.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English Language and Maths required.
• Relevant qualifications and industry experience welcome.

Responsibilities

• Complete placements in various disciplines: Track, Telecoms, Electrification & Signalling.
• Work alongside qualified engineers and technicians.
• Opportunities for additional training courses.

Skills

Adaptable

Open

Caring

Education

GCSE in English Language (grade 4/C)

GCSE in Maths (grade 4/C)

Job description

Overview

The team focus on the assets that form the foundation of our transport system. This apprenticeship is critical in ensuring the performance, maintenance and safety of the Elizabeth line, its stations, and assets. You will be responsible for ensuring our assets are operating at peak performance in order to carry millions of passengers per year. The first year will expose you to the various teams across TfL RfLI Elizabeth Line Maintenance team including planning, health & safety, and Engineering. Complete rostered placements across the following disciplines:

Responsibilities

• Complete rostered placements across the following disciplines: Permanent Way Track, Telecoms, Electrification & Signalling working alongside our technicians.
• Work with a team of qualified and licensed engineers & technicians, who will provide oversight and guidance throughout your programme, teach you the skills required for the role and share their extensive knowledge and experience. Upon successful completion of this scheme, you could roll-off into a Construction Support Manager Role where you will support the planning, delivery, and management of track projects.
• You\'ll have opportunities to complete additional training courses to support continuous development.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English Language (grade 4/C)
• GCSE in Maths (grade 4/C)
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
• Open
• Caring
• Adaptable

At TfL, our work goes beyond transport. We keep London moving - day in, day out. We\'re about building stronger connections, and helping people do more of what they love. From sustainable futures to post-pandemic economic recovery, we\'re constantly breaking new ground, and taking innovation to new heights. For our people, this is more than just a job. Our apprentices are pioneers, frontrunners, and mentors. And, with a culture built on support and flexibility that puts wellbeing first.