AddressElizabeth line Rail Maintenance Apprenticeship
Ref: 043024
Duration: 3 years
Position Type - Full Time
Location: London based
Salary: £24,016
Proposed start date: 9 September 2024
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 Any subsequent applications will be withdrawn.
Apprenticeship Framework/Standard
Level 3 - Rail Engineering Technician
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.
Entry requirements
A minimum of 2 GCSE’s Grade 4 (C) and above including Maths and English Language (or equivalents).
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.
You must be 18 years of age by the 9th of September 2024 to be eligible for this apprenticeship due to health and safety requirements including safe guarding, we require applicants to be a minimum age of 18.
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.
Job overview
Our maintenance team focus on the assets that form the foundation of our transport system. The role of a TfL Elizabeth Line Rail Engineering apprentice is critical in ensuring the ongoing performance, maintenance and safety of TfL Elizabeth line, its stations, and assets. You will be responsible for maintaining and ensuring our assets are operating at peak performance in order to carry an estimated 200 million passengers per year.
What will I be doing?
Your three year development programme will be made up of various placements. The first year will expose you to the various teams across TfL Elizabeth Line Maintenance team including planning, health & safety and Engineering. You will also complete rostered placements across the following disciplines: Permanent Way Track, Electrification & Signalling working alongside our technicians. For the 2nd & 3rd year you will be aligned to a specific discipline, expanding on your knowledge & understanding.
You will 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 most of all, share their extensive knowledge and experience. The work will be split between practical work (competence) and theory (knowledge) throughout the programme, and you'll be expected to produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your growing competence and understanding. Our aim is to equip you with the range of skills, knowledge and experience you need for your successful career.
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:
· Have a passion for engineering/maintenance.
· Are highly motivated and proactive.
· Enjoy working as part of team.
· Are logical thinkers.
· Can follow instructions.
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.
Where can this career take me?
Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, you could roll-off into the Elizabeth Line maintenance team which could lead to further career development opportunities such as supervisory roles, project management, site management, surveying and site engineering. The skills, knowledge and experience developed during your time on the programme will open a range of opportunities within engineering.
What training and support will you get?
You will be working towards a Level 3 qualification in Rail Engineering.
Typically, you will be required to attend a London based college for 3–5-week blocks over the learning year.
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 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 an ex- apprentice.
Please see link on TfL website providing further guidance: https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/how-to-apply-for-apprentice-and-graduate-roles
Apply link: https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/apprenticeships
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £24,016.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 043024
Expected start date: 09/09/2024
