London Underground Lifts and Escalators Engineering Level 3 Apprenticeship

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London Underground Lifts and Escalators Engineering Level 3 Apprenticeship

London Underground introduced the first ‘moving staircase’ in 1911, when people were afraid to use it! Fast forward to 2023, 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.

Salary

£26,961  

What we offer 

You will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow:   

• Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominee who lives in the same household.
• Discounted national rail and Eurostar travel.  
• Minimum 29 days annual leave (pro rata dependent on role) plus public and bank holidays  
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme   
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers & many more.

Location

London

Duration

3 years 

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 must be 18 years old by 8th September 2025 to be eligible for this scheme 
• You are not eligible for this scheme if you currently hold or undertaking the same Apprenticeship Standard.
• Please note that you will be required to provide original certificates and/or predicted grades as proof for your eligibility checks.

Please be advised that should you be successful in getting an offer for this apprenticeship scheme, your offer will be subject to a satisfactory medical which may include but is not limited to: drugs and alcohol screening, hearing test and eyesight tests including Ishihara Plates and Colour Assessment and Diagnosis tests to determine colour deficiency. 

Proposed start date

8th September 2025 

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. 

Sustainability

Sustainability is intrinsic to TfL’s work ethos, and we ensure that we operate in a sustainable way to protect and regenerate the natural world. 

What will I be doing?

As an apprentice, your 3-year development programme will be made up of up to numerous different placement rotations across the London Underground Network. 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.   

As a Lift & Escalator apprentice you will gain skills and experience across various areas on the London Underground 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. 

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

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.   

Many of our current Lifts & Escalator senior management team began their career with this very apprenticeship and have worked their way up to executive level – your future will be yours to build! 

What training and support will you get?

Initially you will train and gain a level 2 college delivered PEO in fundamental Engineering skills. You then be working towards a Level 3 NVQ Diploma qualification in Engineering Maintenance in a range of workplace placements. Depending on your apprenticeship programme, there is also potential to obtain a University Delivered Level 4 knowledge certificate.

This will lead to gaining the LIFT AND ESCALATOR ELECTROMECHANIC L3 apprenticeship standard.

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 Line Manager.  

What do we look for?

Our core values are extremely important to us, and we desire candidates who are:  

• Caring about our colleagues, our customers and our work  
• Open to each other, to new ideas and to working together  
• Adaptable to diverse needs and willing to innovate  

What Qualifications can you gain?

• Level 2 Fundamental Engineering Skills
• Level 3 NVQ Diploma Engineering Maintenance
• Level 4 Knowledge Certificate

Assessment Process 

You will receive support and information around each assessment stage as you progress through your application.  

Please see link on TfL website providing further guidance: https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/howto-apply-for-apprentice-and-graduate-roles  

Please pay close attention to emails and deadlines provided noting you have 1 week to complete assessments and we cannot re-issue these tests. 

Assessment centres for apprenticeship roles will take place from February-April, please note that many roles only have 1 assessment day and we are unable to guarantee additional dates. We are conducting assessment centres in person and virtually (role dependent). 

Inclusive Recruitment Process

We operate a transparent recruitment process that removes barriers for candidates with a disability. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments for any stages of the application process. 

We're a Disability Confident employer, and we offer guaranteed interviews to candidates who apply via the scheme where the minimum criteria for skills, knowledge and experience has been met.  

In High Volume campaigns including Graduate, Apprentice and Intern recruitment the minimum criteria we set is achieving a pass mark in our first stage assessments, adopting a proportionate approach as part of the Disability Confident scheme.

About Transport for London

Who are Transport for London (TfL)?

We’re the integrated transport authority responsible for meeting Mayor Sadiq Khan's strategy and commitments on transport in London. We run the day-to-day operation of the Capital's public transport network and manage London's main roads.

With such a vast and varied transport network, no two days at TfL are the same but we have one key purpose: to keep London moving. Working at TfL gives you the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on London and Londoners.

How to apply

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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.