Vehicles Engineering - Level 4
Transport for London
Location
Remote / London
Salary
£28,380
Duration
4 years
Degree awarded
Level 4
Start date
1 September 2026
Minimum grades
GCSE Maths and English Grade 4 (C) and above, 2 A-Levels Grade A* - D or equivalent
About the role
Through a mix of practical and office based work, our Engineers focus on the assets that form the foundation of our transport system. We have 800 trains and also manage the buses contracts. Our assets range from computer driven to old mechanical systems. Introducing new technology means we need a diverse workforce to support us. We are currently delivering the Mayor's Transport Strategy, which includes a reduction in electrical consumption, the achievement of carbon neutral by 2030 and significantly reduced bus fleet emissions. As a level 4 apprentice you will be providing technical support and expert advice to our maintenance teams, and drive engineering improvements to our assets. This could be through design, data analysis or hands on testing. Being a vehicles engineer is a broad and dynamic field that can get you involved in a wide range of exciting problems and projects.
Requirements
A minimum of 2 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade 4 (C) and above including Maths and English language. Hold or be working towards 2 A-Levels in any subject at grade A* - D or equivalent. Must be 18 years old by September 2026 to be eligible for this scheme.
Working week
London-based hybrid working. Expected 1-2 days on average in the office (subject to working patterns and business requirements).
Skills
technical supportengineering designdata analysishands on testingproblem solving
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · English language · Grade 4
Desired
A Level · Any · Grade A* - D
Training & development
4-year development programme made up of up to 15 placement rotations including: Maintenance improvements, Modifications and Service Delivery, Train Testing, Environmental Testing, Audio Visual Testing, Trams and Hydrogen powered buses.
Future prospects
On successful completion of this scheme, you could move into several different areas within our team, such as: A rolling stock/trams engineer, Working within the design areas, Reliability Engineering, Train Testing. Progression to a Senior Engineer would normally be expected within a 5-10 year timeframe.
About Transport for London
Transport for London manages London's buses, trams, Underground, DLR, Elizabeth line, London Cable Car, River Services and roads. They have 800 trains and manage the buses contracts. Their assets range from computer driven to old mechanical systems. They are currently delivering the Mayor's Transport Strategy, which includes a reduction in electrical consumption, the achievement of carbon neutral by 2030 and significantly reduced bus fleet emissions.
Website
tfl.gov.uk