London Underground Electrical Installation - Level 3

Ensure the ongoing performance of the Tube by contributing to the work of our Electrical Division.

Apprenticeship Standard: Installation Electrician and Maintenance Electrician

How long: 4 years

Where: London

Salary: £26,961

What you'll need:

  • A minimum of 2 GCSE's Grade A* - C or Grade 4 and above, including Maths and English Language (or equivalents)
  • You are not eligible for this scheme if you currently hold or undertaking the same 
    Apprenticeship Standard.
  • You must be 18 years of age by 8th September 2025 to be eligible for this scheme

Job overview

London Underground plays an essential role in our city's development. Our network covers 253 miles, serving 275 stations and carriers more than 5 million passengers a day.

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 while also keeping a watchful eye on our legacy assets across the network.

What will I be doing?

Apprentices will have the opportunity to learn from experienced and qualified staff through various placements across the organisation to gain a broad spectrum of knowledge through a hands-on approach to learning. 

Power - Electrical    

As a London Underground Electrical Apprentice, you will participate and work with competent teams that ensure the DLO Electrical Assets are maintained and delivered into service in a safe and timely manner. During your apprenticeship, you will be placed across a range of departments within the Electrical area, enabling you to experience and learn how the Electrical Division functions. You will learn how to read Electrical and Mechanical Drawings, be trained to write reports, fault findings, Understand and apply the principles, practices and legislation for the termination and connection of conductors, cables and cords in electrical systems. learn how to carryout preparation and installation of wiring systems and electrotechnical equipment in buildings, and structures. 

Nature of Work:

  • Gathering information
  • Reporting
  • Assembling tools, equipment and materials
  • Checking tools, equipment and materials for fitness for purpose.
  • Dealing promptly and effectively with problems within his/her control.
  • Reporting deviations which cannot be solved
  • Following the correct process/operations for the allocated task
  • Establishing and maintaining communication with the relevant persons
  • Correctly establishing scope and accuracy of testing
  • Carrying out required testing using correctly accessed equipment and methods.
  • Taking action to rectify the defective asset.
  • Understanding handover asset in accordance with company procedures
  • Completing documentation in accordance with company procedures

Where this career can take you

This apprenticeship is just the start of your career, the roles and opportunities available to you are endless. You may want to progress onto an Apprenticeship at a higher level, or as a Senior Technician - Asset Performance - Stations.  

We also have a number of directors who started their career journeys as an apprentice for London Underground, so it is clear that this career choice is an exciting opportunity for you to progress to senior management positions.