Vehicles Engineering Apprenticeship London, England
Job description
Vehicles Engineering
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 Any subsequent applications will be withdrawn
Level
4
Apprentice Standard
Rail Engineering Advanced Technician
Location
London (there might be some hybrid working involved depending on a placement)
Duration
48 months
Salary
£22, 915
What makes us different?
We have a massive range of assets at all stages in their lifecycle including London Underground trains, Buses, Docklands Light Rail, Trams and Woolwich Ferries.
Job overview
Our Engineers focus on the assets that form the foundation of our transport system. We have 800 trains, manage the buses contracts. Our assets range from computer driven to old mechanical systems. Introducing new technology means we need a diverse workforce to support us. We are currently delivering the Mayor’s Transport Strategy, which includes a reduction in electrical consumption, the achievement of carbon neutral by 2030 and significantly reduced bus fleet emissions.
What will I be doing?
As an apprentice, your 4-year development programme will be made up of up to 15 placement rotations. 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’s an idea of what yours could look like:
Year 1
Placement 1 - Rolling Stock Depot - 2-4 months
Maintenance improvements, Modifications and Service Delivery
Placement 2 - Technical Services - 2-4 months
Train Testing, Environmental Testing, Audio Visual Testing
Placement 3 - Projects – 2-4 months
Engineer’s Trains, New Trams, Hydrogen powered buses
Year 2
Placement 1 - Docklands Light Railway – 2-4 months
New train introduction, Contract Management
Placement 2 - Croydon Trams – 2-4 months
New tram introduction, Contract Management
Placement 3 – London Buses – 2-4 months
Client Role, Safety & Reliability reviews
There is flexibility for apprentices to tailor their scheme. This can be agreed between you and your scheme sponsor - some placements are compulsory, and some are optional. This opportunity usually arises in Years 3 & 4.
Where can this career take me?
Upon successful completion of this scheme, you could roll-off into several different areas within our team depending on your personal aspirations and business need, such as a rolling stock/trams engineer, working within the design areas, reliability engineering or train testing. Progression to a Senior Engineer would normally be expected within a five-year timeframe.
This is a Level 4 Apprenticeship. On completion of the apprenticeship, you will have satisfied the requirements for registration as an Engineering Technician by the relevant Professional Engineering Institutions.
What training and support will you get?
You will be working towards a Level 4 qualification in Vehicles Engineering.
Typically, you will be required to attend college for five weeks in weekly blocks.
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 scheme sponsor and your Line Manager. You’ll also be connected to a ‘buddy’ who will be a more experienced apprentice from the scheme.
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 are:
Innovative and proactive
Creative and with a great eye for detail
Collaborative and adaptable
Practical and who enjoy ‘hands on’ engineering
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.
Entry requirements
You should already hold or be working towards a minimum of 2 GCSEs Grade 4 (C) and above in Maths and English language (or equivalent) plus 2 A-Levels in any subject at grade A* - D (or equivalent).
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.
You must be 18 years of age before the 11th September 2023 to be eligible for this scheme,
Important information
Please be advised that should you be successful in getting an offer for this scheme, your offer will be subject to a satisfactory medical which may include but is not limited to: drugs and alcohol screening, eye test and hearing test.
Application Process
The application process consists of 5 steps, including online assessments which will need to be completed within an allocated time frame. We highly recommend that you read through this document thoroughly so that you can familiarise yourself with the process. Should you need to speak to anyone within the Recruitment Team then please email the recruitment team at [email protected] or call us on 0203 005 1680 Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 17.00pm (Excluding bank holidays)
