Train Maintainer Review

by Transport for London

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Assist in the on-going maintenance of London underground rolling stock

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Ive learnt a whole new set of mechanical knowledge and how to use hand tools like torque wrenches and multimeters

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

If I wasn't getting paid, id still like to come to work

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

very well structures

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

basically everything you need you can ask for, and though not all may be given its nice to at least be able to ask

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

You get all the training you need now and a even some more for future operations

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

its like schools, some of it was very helpful but ohers bits not so much

7/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

if you want to use yammer you can and you can represent LU at some events on occasion though this is not my own comfort zone

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Transport for London to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

money and work life balance

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Transport for London?

have a basic mechanical knowledge (like gears and pullies). know what wires makes up a plug, and learn how to be a team player. show your non vanilla side