LU Escalators Engineering Level 3 Apprenticeship

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Location: Multiple locations, TfL Corporate

Company: TfL, GLA or OPDC

Thank you for your interest in applying for this TfL Apprenticeship Scheme.

The application will contain a series of questions to establish your eligibility. Please read through the eligibility criteria below carefully and ensure that you are eligible before applying.

It is important that you take great care in reading and answering these questions as we will not be able to revert your application if an error is made.

Please Note:
We only allow one application for any of our Apprenticeship scheme per year. Any subsequent applications will be withdrawn.

LIFT AND ESCALATOR ELECTROMECHANIC London Underground introduced the first ‘moving staircase’ in 1911, when people were afraid to use it! Fast forward to 2023, London Underground’s escalators must operate for more than 20 hours a day, 364 days per year, each escalator providing high levels of availability and reliability for at least 20 years; a raised level of technical competence is required to maintain it.

• Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominee who lives in the same household.
• Discounted national rail and Eurostar travel.
• Minimum 29 days annual leave (pro rata dependent on role) plus public and bank holidays.
• Tax‑efficient cycle‑to‑work programme.
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers & many more.

3 years

London

• Mainly night shifts
• Frequent travel across the TfL network
• A range of assessments including observations and exams
• Working in our stations
• Mostly mechanical, some electrical work
• A mix of light/heavy physical work in a team environment

You must hold or be working toward a minimum of 2 GCSE’s A*-C/ grade 4 or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English language.

You must be 18 years old by 7th September 2026 to be eligible for this scheme.

You are not eligible for this scheme if you currently hold or undertake the same Apprenticeship Standard.

Please note that you will be required to provide original certificates and/or predicted grades as proof for your eligibility checks.

Please be advised that should you be successful in getting an offer for this apprenticeship scheme, your offer will be subject to a satisfactory medical which may include but is not limited to: drugs and alcohol screening, hearing test and eyesight tests including Ishihara Plates and Colour Assessment and Diagnosis tests to determine colour deficiency.

Level 4 Knowledge Certificate

7th September 2026

London Underground plays an essential role in our city’s development. Our network covers 253 miles, serving 275 stations and carries more than five million passengers per day. 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 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 whilst also keeping a watchful eye on our legacy assets across the network.

As an apprentice, 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 an Escalators 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…