Transport for London Careers – Track Operative Engineering

Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibilities:

• U pon successful completion of this scheme, you could roll-off into A Skilled Track Operative Role which could lead to further career development opportunities such as Track Inspector and Track Technician, as well as Site Person in Charge.
• To work as part of a track team in order to complete essential track maintenance under the supervision of a Site Person in Charge
• Annual Leave is pre-arranged to ensure timely completion of your apprenticeship. These are typically, Two Week Easter Break, Two Week Summer Break, One Week October and One week during the Christmas Period, plus Public Holidays.
• This apprenticeship will predominantly consist of night shifts when on placement but will also occasionally include day and weekend shifts.
• This role will include manual activity including heavy lifting and pushing equipment.
• To assist the line inspection, staff in undertaking Safety Critical Inspections of the track
• To work safely at all times adhering to strict Safety Controls and Instructions given.
• You’ll also have opportunities to complete additional training courses. These will vary from soft skills training to technical skills training and Include Protecting Workers on the Track – Engineering Hours (PWT-EH) and T001

Job Requirements:

• Basic Track Awareness
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Electrical Maintenance
• Electronics
• Hand Skills
• Track Induction
• Face Fit Training for Mask Wearers
• Track Plant Training

Qualification & Experience:

• 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 should already hold or be working towards a minimum of 2 GCSE’s A *-C/ grade 4 or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English language.

Job Details:

Company: Transport for London

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: London, England

Application Deadline: N/A