London Underground Track - Level 2
How long: 2 Years
Where: London
Salary: £23,404
What you'll need
- A minimum of 2 GCSEs Grade A* - C or Grade 4 and above including Maths and English language
- You must be 18 years old by January 2024 to be eligible for this scheme
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 advances we're seeing in our trains and operating infrastructure mean we need to adapt the way we maintain our assets to keep them operating at their peak.
You'll be at the forefront of these developments while also keeping a watchful eye on our legacy assets across the network.
What you'll be doing
As a London Underground Track Apprentice, you'll undertake regular placements across the network.
Here, you'll work alongside our highly skilled track engineers, learning how to maintain a key asset without which London Underground could not operate.
London Underground's track has to carry hundred's of trains over more than 402km across our entire network for 364 days per year.
Under constant supervision and in a team environment, you'll learn and develop skills in track maintenance. Then you can help contribute to the maintenance and fault-repair of this vital element ensuring London's continuous, effective service.
Where this career can take you
Upon successful completion of this scheme, you could roll-off into a Skilled Track Operative Role. This role could lead to further career development opportunities such as:
- Track Inspector
- Track Technician
- Site Person in Charge
You'll also have opportunities to complete extra 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.