Elizabeth Line Rail Engineering Level 3 Apprenticeship - London

Elizabeth Line Rail Engineering Level 3 Apprenticeship - London

Please Note: This role may close soon depending on the level of interest so don’t miss out!

Salary

£27,029

What we offer

• 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

Duration: 3 years

Location

London

Entry requirements

• A minimum of 2 GCSE’s Grade 4 (C) and above including Maths and English Language (or equivalents).
• You are not eligible for this scheme if you currently hold or undertaking the same Apprenticeship Standard
• You must be 18 years of age by 7th September 2026 to be eligible for this scheme.
• 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.

Start date: 7th September 2026

Job overview

Our maintenance team focus on the assets that form the foundation of our transport system. The role of a TfL RfLI Elizabeth Line Rail Engineering apprentice is critical in ensuring the ongoing performance, maintenance and safety of TfL RfLI Elizabeth Line, its stations, and assets. You will be responsible for maintaining and ensuring our assets are operating at peak performance in order to carry an estimated 200 million passengers per year.

What will I be doing?

Your three-year development programme will be made up of various placements. The first year will expose you to the various teams across the TfL RfLI Elizabeth Line Maintenance team including planning, Health & Safety, and Engineering. You will also complete rostered placements across the following disciplines: Permanent Way Track, Telecomms, Electrification & Signalling working alongside our technicians. For the 2nd & 3rd year you will be aligned to a specific discipline, expanding on your knowledge & understanding.

You will work with a team of qualified and licensed engineers & technicians, who will provide oversight and guidance throughout your Programme, teach you the skills required for the role and most of all, share their extensive knowledge and experience. The work will be split between practical work (competence) and theory (knowledge) throughout the Programme, and you'll be expected to produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your growing competence and understanding. Our aim is to equip you with the range of skills, knowledge and experience you need for your successful career.

Sustainability

Sustainability is intrinsic to TfL’s work ethos, and we ensure that we operate in a sustainable way to protect and regenerate the natural world. You’ll also be able to complete placements that help deliver our Green strategy and ensure TfL is a strong, green heartbeat for London.

Where can this career take me?

Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, you could roll-off into the Elizabeth Line maintenance team which could lead to further career development opportunities such as supervisory roles, project management, site management, surveying and site engineering. The skills, knowledge and experience developed during your time on the programme will open a range of opportunities within engineering.

What training and support will you get?

You will be working towards a Level 3 qualification in Rail Engineering - Electrification pathway.

You'll also receive one-to-one guidance throughout the programme from your:

• Apprenticeship Development Manager: A manager who will be managing your overall programme who has line manager responsibilities
• Placement manager: Responsible for your day-to-day management and support with your development
• Buddy: Usually an apprentice who gives you support and ensures that you feel welcomed in the organisation

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.

What do we look for?

Everything we do as an organisation is to ensure that our evolving city remains future proof for millions of Londoners. Our talented apprentices form a vital part of that vision, so it’s important that we find the best people to help us do this. We’re looking for people who:

• Have a passion for engineering/maintenance
• Are highly motivated and proactive
• Enjoy working as part of team
• Are logical thinkers
• Works well with follow instructions

As a member of the team, we’ll give you responsibility and the opportunity to add value. If you are excited by inspiring and influencing the future of London, then this is the career path for you.

Our core values are extremely important to us, and we desire candidates who are:

• Caring about our colleagues, our customers and our work
• Open to each other, to new ideas and to working together
• Adaptable to diverse needs and willing to innovate

Application process

Our application system requires all applicants to upload a CV. Although CVs are not reviewed during the shortlisting process, we do use them to confirm that applicants meet the required grade eligibility criteria. You are welcome to upload a basic CV however, please ensure that the section detailing your qualifications is accurate and up to date. Please note we do not read cover letters.

The application process consists of 5 steps, including online assessments which will need to be completed within an allocated time frame. We highly recommend that you read through this document thoroughly so that you can familiarise yourself with the process. You will receive information and guidance around each assessment stage as you progress through your application.

Please pay close attention to emails and deadlines provided noting you have 1 week to complete online assessments and we cannot re-issue these tests once the deadline passes. Assessment centres for apprentice roles will take place from March - May 2026, please note that many roles only have 1 assessment day and we are unable to guarantee alternative dates. We are conducting assessment centres in-person and virtually (role dependent).

Our city. Made better by you.

TfL is a place that’s open to your ideas. Where you can make a tangible impact and see the positive results of your work on the people and places around you. It’s a place where you can thrive and achieve. Where you’re encouraged and enabled and empowered to feel pride in the work you do. The clue is in the name, really. We work together for a better London. A better place for everyone. Constantly improving and enhancing how we operate to shape a city of the future.

Inclusive recruitment process

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. In High Volume campaigns including Graduate, Apprentice and Intern recruitment the minimum criteria we set is achieving a pass mark in our first stage assessments, adopting a proportionate approach as part of the Disability Confident scheme. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments for any stages of the application process.

Contact us

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

Contact the recruitment team by

• Phone: 0203 005 1680 (Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 17.30)
• Email: earlycareerscampaigns@tfl.gov.uk

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.