Vehicles Engineering Apprenticeship

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 – 4-6 months. 
Maintenance improvements, Modifications and Service Delivery.

Placement 2 – Rolling Stock Engineering Support - 4-6 months.
Engineering improvement, incident response, technical support.

Year 2

Placement 1 - Docklands Light Railway – 2-4 months. 
New train introduction, Contract Management.

Placement 2 – Response team – 2-4 months. 
Providing engineering response to asset incidents and failures.

Placement 2 - Technical Services - 2-4 months.
Train Testing, Environmental Testing, Audio Visual Testing.

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.

Training:

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. 

Training Outcome:

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 5 – 10-year timeframe.

Employer Description:
At TfL, our work goes beyond transport. We keep London moving – day in, day out. We’re about building stronger connections, and helping people do more of what they love. From sustainable futures to post-pandemic economic recovery, we’re constantly breaking new ground, and taking innovation to new heights. For our people, this is more than just a job. Our apprentices are pioneers, frontrunners, and mentors. And, with a culture built on support and flexibility that puts wellbeing first.

Working Hours :
Working shifts to be confirmed. Typically, you will be required to attend college for five weeks in weekly blocks. London location (there might be some hybrid working involved depending on a placement).

Skills:
Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Innovative,Adaptable