LU Signals Engineering Apprenticeship
Transport for London
London (SE1 8NJ)
Closes in 15 days (Saturday 28 February 2026)
Posted on 5 February 2026
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Summary
The Signals department at London Underground is responsible for the inspection and maintenance of track, signalling and control, and information systems across all lines of the London Underground network.
- Wage
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£27,944 a year
- Training course
- Rail engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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The apprenticeship scheme will involve working flexible hours to include early, late, night and weekend shifts (shifts to be confirmed).
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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6
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
As a signals apprentice you will be following a structured training programme that, if successfully completed, can springboard you into a lifelong career as part of our signals department. Our combined programme of level 3 apprenticeship training and advanced signalling courses are designed to prepare you for a career as a Technical Officer in the signalling department.
Where you'll work
Palestra House
197 Blackfriars Road
London
SE1 8NJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED
Training course
Rail engineering technician (level 3)
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Training schedule
Rail Engineering Technician Level 3.
You will gain your basic engineering skills at college at the beginning of your scheme before being placed with highly skilled signals teams across every underground line to learn your trade. You will be required to work nights on work experience placements to gain the essential exposure needed to underpin your growing knowledge, skills, and behaviours as a signalling engineer.
More training information
You will need to achieve your level 3 apprenticeship and complete and pass all mandatory advanced signals courses to qualify as a Technical Officer.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English and English Language (grade A*-C or grade D and above)
- Maths (grade A*-C or Grade D and above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Adaptable and Innovative
Other requirements
You must be 18 by 7th September 2026 to be eligible for this scheme. Your offer if successful 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.
About this employer
At TfL, our work goes beyond transport. We keep London moving – day in, day out. We’re about building stronger connections, and helping people do more of what they love. From sustainable futures to post-pandemic economic recovery, we’re constantly breaking new ground, and taking innovation to new heights. For our people, this is more than just a job. Our apprentices are pioneers, frontrunners, and mentors. And, with a culture built on support and flexibility that puts wellbeing first.
Company benefits
- Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominee who lives in the same household
- Minimum 29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
- Retail, health, leisure and travel offers & many more
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
During your apprenticeship, your professional and personal development will be monitored and observed. Full and comprehensive support will be available to ensure you are developing to the correct and required standards and, if you successfully complete the apprenticeship, your career within our signals department will have only just begun.
From Technical Officer your career can lead to Signals Maintenance Manager, Signal Infrastructure Manager or even Head of Signals!
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013266.
Apply now
Closes in 15 days (Saturday 28 February 2026)
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