Plant Fitter

Company: TfL, GLA or OPDC

Grade: AT12

Salary: £74,378

Location: Northumberland Park Depot

Contract Type: Full time – London Underground – Permanent

Number of positions: 2

Overview: To ensure that the depot’s electrical and mechanical plant and equipment is always available for use by depot staff when required to support the provision of the required trains for service, by carrying out preventive maintenance, casualty repairs and modifications, employing a range of skills and techniques including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, woodworking and hydraulics.

Key Accountabilities:

• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate licenses/certificates for the role.
• Checking and monitoring own work by ensuring up‑to‑date knowledge of all service bulletins, new procedures and adherence to quality systems.
• Perform statutory and preventive maintenance on relevant plant and equipment, and contribute to the design and installation of new static plant in accordance with design specifications.
• Repair, recondition and service all types of static or mobile plant and equipment within workshops, depots, or outlying sites.
• Surveillance of nominated plant items and equipment and provision of detailed records and reports of findings, in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Assist in fault finding on electrical and/or mechanical equipment and the interpretation of technical documentation for depot projects.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

Skills:

• Ability to use fault finding and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read and translate schematic and technical drawings; an advantage for specialised roles.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision and self‑motivated.
• Capable of self‑development.
• Work as part of a team.
• Ability to interpret and report technical data and information.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of plant maintenance and equipment within a depot such as lifting equipment, train washes, shutter doors, 415v, 240v and 110v electrical equipment and installation, pneumatic equipment, and on‑board diagnostic tools – an advantage.
• Successfully completed a registered apprenticeship to Level 3 NVQ standard in an electrical or mechanical discipline.
• Electrical NVQ assessment must be in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Installation Buildings & Structures), the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (buildings, structures and the environment) or the Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification (Installation) Apprenticeship Standard (C&G 236 Parts 1 & 2 or approved equivalent), plus the industry assessment of occupational competence (the AM2) or a completed JIB Mature Candidate Assessment including the AM2.
• Both the Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations and the Level 3 Award in the Periodic, Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations (C&G 2391 or equivalent).
• BS 7671 18th Edition Regulations (or equivalent).
• In principle, must meet the JIB requirements for Electrician and Approved Electrician.

Experience:

• Experience in plant maintenance, equipment or installation, or a time‑served apprenticeship environment.
• Ability to carry out electrical installation work efficiently and in accordance with the National Working Rules for the Electrical Contracting Industry, BS 7671, the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, and the Construction Industry Scheme Regulations.
• Two years’ experience working as an electrician subsequent to satisfactory training completion.
• Proven track record of fault finding and problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to read and translate schematic and technical drawings.
• Current IET regulations for electrical engineers.
• Understanding of IT equipment and portable devices.
• Experience in a facilities environment.
• Current, valid UK full driving licence.

Application Process:

Apply using your CV only; you will also be asked a series of questions as part of the application to determine fit for the role. Indicate if you have a particular interest or experience in one of the workstreams. Cover the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert in your CV. PDF format preferred and do not include photographs or images.

The closing date for applications is Monday 22nd June 23:59pm. We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Vetting Process:

At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect and clear communication throughout. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

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 guarantees an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.

Benefits:

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel for you on the TfL network
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28‑day flexi ticket
• 29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• TfL is committed to work‑life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
• Tax‑efficient cycle‑to‑work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible; however some interviews or assessments could be organised at short notice.