London Underground Railway Engineering Workshops Apprenticeship – Level 3

London Underground Railway Engineering Workshops Apprenticeship – Level 3

Ref: 043038

Apprentice Standard: Engineering Technician

Position Type - Full Time

Salary: £23,404

Location: London (Acton)

Duration: 3.5 years

Proposed start date: 9 September 2024

Thank you for your interest in applying for this TfL Apprenticeship Scheme.

The application will contain a series of questions to establish your eligibility. Please read through the eligibility criteria below carefully and ensure that you are eligible before applying.

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 scheme per year. Any subsequent applications will be withdrawn.

Fun fact

Since it opened in 1922, the Railway Engineering Workshop (REW) has historically been responsible for, or involved with, every major overhaul on the London Underground. There is only one REW in existence at London Underground and its function cannot be replicated anywhere else on the network! If successful, you could become part of the multi-skilled teams of engineers known for their particular standard of operational excellence.

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

You should already hold or be working towards a minimum of 2 GCSE’s Grade A* - C or Grade 4 and above, including Maths (or equivalents). Applicants with an English Language GCSE at Grade D or Grade 3 will be eligible to apply but will be expected to achieve a Level 2 Functional Skills qualification in English Language by the end of their apprenticeship.

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.

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.

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.

Job overview

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 will be at the forefront of these developments whilst also keeping a watchful eye on our legacy assets across the network.

What will I be doing?

As an REW apprentice, your 3.5-year development programme will be made up of various specialised engineering sections and departments, all based in West London (Acton), including electrical, electronic, mechanical and the Train Modification Unit. 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.

Here is an idea of what yours could look like:

REW Apprentices will spend year 1 in block release at college in the Enfield area, interspersed with targeted safety training courses and placements around the workshops to familiarise them with their future working environment. REW apprentices will also spend some part of year 2 back in block release at college with placements around their schedule. The remainder of the apprenticeship will follow a placement plan, designed, and managed by their Apprenticeship Development Manager, which will ensure maximum exposure to the skills and knowledge that they need based in Acton, West London.

Where can this career take me?

Upon successful completion of this scheme, you could roll-off into the role of Electrical / Mechanical Fitter which could lead to further career development opportunities such as Team Leader, Production Manager or Operational Manager.

You will also have opportunities to complete additional training courses. These will vary from soft skills training to technical skills training.

Many of our current REW 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?

You will be working towards a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering - Technical Support.

Typically, you will be required to attend CONEL college in Enfield, as block placements to complete units that make up your You will be working towards a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering - Technical Support Technician the remaining units will be delivered by your Assessor.

Whilst on the scheme, we’ll support your technical development through a wide range of on-the-job practical experiences and placements. We will 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 regular one-to-one placement support throughout the programme from your scheme sponsor and your Line Manager. You will also be connected to a ‘buddy’ who will be a more experienced apprentice from the scheme.

Our Colleague Network Groups (Carers, parents and guardians, disability, faith, OUTbound, Raising Awareness of Culture and Ethnicity, Women) give you the chance to share ideas and support each other in developing our equality agenda in all areas of employment.

Their aim is to:

· Help improve working life.

· Identify common workplace issues for the organisation to address.

· Provide a forum to share ideas and best practices.

· Provide information about opportunities for personal development.

· Hold meetings which provide a safe, supportive environment where colleagues views help to shape the equality agenda for the business.

Everyone in the organisation is welcome to join any group and attend events.

Our commitments to diversity and inclusion are set out in our Action on Inclusion strategy.

What Qualifications will I gain?

· Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering - Technical Support Technician.

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. 

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

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 043038
Expected start date: 09/09/2024