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.
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 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. 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:
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:
