LU Pumps & Drainage Level 3 Apprenticeship - London

LU Pumps & Drainage Level 3 Apprenticeship - London

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

Salary:

£27,944

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
• Defined pension contribution scheme
• 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: Approximately 4 years

Location

London

Entry requirements

• A minimum of 2 GCSE’s Grade A* - C or Grade 4 and above, including Maths and English Language (or equivalents)
• 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.
• You will be required to provide original certificates and/or predicted grades as proof for your eligibility checks.
• You must be 18 years of age by 7th September 2026 to apply for this apprenticeship.
• Successful offer is subject to satisfactory medical which may include but is not limited to: drugs and alcohol screening, eye test and hearing test.

Proposed start date: 7th September 2026

What Qualifications will I gain?

Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician

Job overview

Our Pump Engineers play a vital role in maintaining and upgrading critical pumping and drainage assets across the network. These systems protect stations, tunnels, lift pits, escalator machine rooms and other key infrastructure from flooding, helping to ensure the safe operation of the railway for passengers and staff.

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.

What will I be doing?

As a Pumps & Drainage Apprentice, you will support the team in keeping these assets reliable, compliant and operational. Your work will involve assisting with planned maintenance, inspections, basic fault finding, repairs and asset checks, while learning how pumping systems operate and how they are monitored and controlled. You will develop an understanding of both mechanical and electrical equipment, including pump installations, control panels, alarms, sensors and telemetry/SCADA systems.

You will be exposed to both legacy and modern technologies, building the skills needed to help improve reliability, reduce unplanned failures and support continuous improvement across the network. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering, problem solving, teamwork and working safely in operational environments.

Where can this career take me?

Over the course of your apprenticeship, you will gain the foundation required to progress into a competent Pump Engineer role and support the long-term resilience of the network. This standard aligns with the following professional recognition:

• Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for Engineering Technician (EngTech)
• The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for Engineering Technician (EngTech)

What training and support will you get?

This apprenticeship is packed with exciting opportunities to develop your skills and gain industry-recognized qualifications while working on one of the most iconic transport networks in the world. You’ll have an Apprenticeship Development Manager who will act as your line manager and be responsible for ensuring that the design and delivery of the apprenticeship is fit for purpose. They will help secure the right placements for you and support you in your professional development. You’ll also have a mentor that’ll support and guide you sharing their knowledge and expertise.

We also have an established Graduate and Apprentice Committee as well as an Alumni group, these groups are powerful networks in developing your understanding of the organisation, different apprenticeship schemes and opportunities to develop your career. Many current graduates and apprentices believe this to be a powerful support network and they often hold apprentice only events that are very beneficial to your continued learning.

What do we look for?

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.