Fleet Engineering Apprenticeship

In the initial year, you'll be acclimating to both London Underground and the field of engineering. This period will primarily involve delving into fundamental engineering theories at our partner college in Enfield

In your second year, you will actively engage in the operational side of the business, gaining practical insights from seasoned train maintainers across different lines. Your role will involve shadowing teams, progressively building your confidence and practical expertise

As you progress into your final year, you will continue rotating through various placements, honing your competencies through diverse methods. The qualifications encompass knowledge assessments and documentation of the practical work you undertake. Ultimately, you will present your finest work to an external engineering institute, obtaining the final endorsement that declares you as a proficient rolling stock engineer.

Training:

There are 12 depots that you could be placed in. These depots are typically found at the end of lines and are all around (north, east and west) London and can last for as long as 4 months.

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of this scheme, you could roll-off into a Train maintainer position which could develop into opportunities such as Advanced Train Maintainer or Manager positions.    

At the end of the apprenticeship, you will be at an Engineering Technician professional standard. While there is no requirement, this can be built upon to achieve Engineering Chartership status in the future.

You’ll also have opportunities to complete additional training courses. These will vary from soft skills training, safety 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 :
The apprenticeship scheme will involve flexible hours to include early, late, night and weekend shifts. Shifts to be confirmed

Skills:
Logical,Willingness to learn,Proactive