London Underground Lifts & Escalators - Level 3

Providing accessibility across the whole underground network for all of our customers.

Fun Fact

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.

Salary

£23,404

Location

London

Duration

3 years

What you'll need

  • 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 13th January 2025 to be eligible for this scheme 
  • You are not eligible for this scheme if you currently hold or are working towards a qualification at the same or higher level in a related subject or have already studied content from the qualification for this scheme. 
  • Please note that you will be required to provide original certificates and/or predicted grades as proof for your eligibility checks. 

Job overview

London Underground plays an essential role in our city's development. Our network covers 253 miles, serving 275 stations and carries more than 5 million passengers a 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're 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 while also keeping a watchful eye on our legacy assets across the network.

What you'll be doing

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 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. 

The apprenticeship scheme will involve working flexible hours to include early, late, night and weekend shifts. 

Where this career can take you

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.   

 
Many of our current Lifts & Escalator senior management team began their career with this very apprenticeship and have worked their way up to executive level - your future will be yours to build!