Lifts and Escalators Apprenticeship

Your 3-year development programme will be made up of up to numerous different placement rotations across the London Underground Network. 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. 

As a Lift & Escalator apprentice you will gain skills and experience across various areas on the London Underground network. You will learn to service, maintain, and repair all of our escalator or lift assets whilst the public sleep, as well as join the heavy refurbishment team and inspectors.

Your placement plan will be issued and managed by your Apprenticeship Development Manager where you will be assured the maximum exposure needed to attain your knowledge and competence

Training:

Initially you will train and gain a level 2 college delivered PEO in fundamental Engineering skills.

You then be working towards a Level 3 NVQ Diploma qualification in Engineering Maintenance in a range of workplace placements.

Depending on your apprenticeship programme, there is also potential to obtain a University Delivered Level 4 knowledge certificate.

This will lead to gaining the LIFT AND ESCALATOR ELECTROMECHANIC L3 apprenticeship standard.

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of this scheme, you could roll-off into the multi-skilled Fitter 2 role which could lead to further career development opportunities such as Fitter 1, Team Leader and Area Manager. You’ll also have opportunities to complete additional training courses. These will vary from soft skills training to technical skills training.

Employer Description:
London Underground's history dates back to 1863 when the world's first underground railway, the Metropolitan Railway, opened between Paddington and Farringdon, serving six intermediate stations. Since then the Underground network, affectionately nicknamed the Tube by generations of Londoners, has grown to 272 stations and 11 lines stretching deep into the Capital's suburbs and beyond.

Working Hours :
You must be 18 years old by 8th September 2025 to be eligible for this scheme due to health and safety requirements. The apprenticeship scheme will involve working flexible hours to include early, late, night and weekend shifts, all shifts TBC.

Skills:
Customer care skills,Team working,Adaptable