Meet - Transport for London
We are the integrated transport authority responsible for Mayor Sadiq Khan’s strategy and commitment to transport in London. We run the day-to-day operation of the capital’s public transport network and manage London’s main roads. We want to create an inclusive London that is open to all, where difference is celebrated and respected and where can thrive, regardless of their background. We offer a diverse range of apprenticeships including engineering, project management, technology or finance. You will gain hands-on experience, work on impactful projects and contribute to the smooth functioning of London’s transport network.
Skills we look for
What makes us a great employer
Travel Package
As an employee, you and someone who lives in the same household will benefit from free travel on the TfL network. You will also be able to access a 75% discount on National Rail Season Ticket and interest-free loan.
Employee Benefits
We invest a lot in our apprentices because we want you to be the future of our business. Here are some of the key benefits you can get from taking on an apprenticeship with us:
- We’ll invest in your development and offer you a generous salary.
- A minimum of 29 days’ annual leave (pro rata dependent on role), plus public and bank holidays.
- Retail, health, leisure and travel offers.
For more information on our benefits, please visit: 10 benefits for our apprentices and graduates – Transport for London.
Employee Networks
We have a range of Staff Network Groups for our employees to join. They host regular meetings to discuss different topics, organise events and provide a lot of support for our employees. These include:
- Disability
- Faith
- LGBT+
- RACE (Raising Awareness of Culture and Ethnicity)
- Carers, Parents and Guardians
- Women
- And many more.
Dedicated Support
Our award-winning teams will support your ongoing development, through a wide range of on-the-job practical experience and placements. We’ll support your professional development through a combination of training, mentoring, and networking.
You’ll also receive one-to-one guidance throughout the programme from your:
Placement manager: Responsible for your day-to-day management and support with your development
Scheme sponsor: A senior manager who acts as a technical and professional adviser and has line manager responsibility
Buddy: Usually, an apprentice or graduate who gives support to you and ensures that you feel welcomed in the organisation
Development adviser: Supports your professional development through providing career coaching and career progression at TfL
Mental Health and Wellbeing
We’re proud to be an award-winning employer for providing a great work-life balance. We recognise how important your work-life balance is to remain healthy, happy and productive.
As an apprentice, you will also have access to support and guidance from the Scheme Mental Health, a mental health and wellbeing support group dedicated to graduates and apprentices, run by graduate and apprentice volunteers who want to help support their peers during their time in the scheme.
The Schemes Mental Health hosts numerous events, such as wellbeing webinars, informal coffee meet-ups, wellbeing walks and much more!
Apprenticeships Details
London Underground Apprenticeships - Fleet apprentice
Become a Fleet Apprentice and take regular placements at our train care depots across London. We offer different apprenticeships in this area, including:
Level 2
- London Underground Track
Level 3
- Electrical Installation
- Fleet
- Lifts and Escalators
- Rail Engineering Workshop
- Signals
- LV Cables (Installation Electrical)
- Track Renewal Construction Management
- Engineering Vehicles Maintenance
Level 4
- Power
For more information about the above roles, visit: Full list of our apprenticeship roles – Transport for London
Engineering Apprenticeships
TfL offers a range of Engineering apprenticeships, including:
Level 3
- Rail Signalling Design Engineering
- Elizabeth Line Maintenance
- Non-destructive testing
- Dial-a-ride Light Vehicle Repair
- Trams Engineering
- Marine Engineer
- Boatmaster
- Engineering Design Technician
Level 4
- Vehicles Engineering
Level 6 (degree)
- Civil Engineering
- Building Services Engineering
- Building Surveying
- Land Surveying
- Telecommunications Engineering
For more information about the above roles, visit: Full list of our apprenticeship roles – Transport for London
Technology Apprenticeships
Help support millions of daily transactions and complete a technology apprenticeship with TfL. We offer:
Level 3
- IT Solutions Technician
Level 4
- IS Business Analysis
- Software Development
- Developer Operations
- Cyber Security
For more information about the above roles, visit: Full list of our apprenticeship roles – Transport for London
Business Apprenticeships
At TfL, we offer Level 3 – Level 6 business apprenticeships, including:
Level 3
- Transport Planning
- Project Controls
- Civil Engineering
- Learning Apprentice
Level 4
- Project Management
- Finance
- Procurement and Supply Chain
Level 5
- Human Resources
Level 6
- General Management
- Commercial Real Estate
- Quantity Surveying
- Sustainability
For more information about the above roles, visit: Full list of our apprenticeship roles – Transport for London
Applying for an apprenticeship at TfL
Things to know before applying for an apprenticeship with TfL:
- You can only apply for one apprenticeship scheme per year. So, make sure you have done your research and you know which apprenticeship you would like to apply for.
- Please check the age restriction for the apprenticeship you are interested in applying for. For many of the roles, you must be 18 years old. However, there are some of the roles where you may be 16 years old. There is no upper age limit.
- The majority of our schemes require a minimum of 2 or more GCSEs for an applicant to be eligible. However, some of our schemes have no formal entry requirements at all!
- Where qualifications are required, applicants can still be studying towards these, so long as they meet the entry requirements by the start date.
- You must have the Right to Work in the UK for the duration of your apprenticeship and have lived in the UK/EEA for the past 3 years.
Applying for our Apprenticeships
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Make sure you know which apprenticeship programme you want to apply for before you get started. Remember, you can only apply for one per recruitment campaign.
Use our online application to enter your personal details and select the programme you wish to apply for.
Read the instructions carefully and provide all details of your qualifications. If possible, please upload any qualification certificates you hold. However, if you’re due to sit exams or need to replace these certificates, they can be provided at a later date.
Once you have submitted your application you will receive a confirmation email to let you know your application has been received. You will be notified via email of the next steps in due course.
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Our strengths-based online assessment helps us to identify your strengths and understand if they align with our strengths and values.
- We’ll introduce you to TfL through a variety of multimedia sources.
- You’ll be presented with a range of hypothetical scenarios that ask you to rank in order your preferred responses.
You are given up to 7 days to complete the online assessment.
If your responses suggest you align with our strengths and values, you’ll be invited by email to the second stage of our online assessment.
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If you are successful with the online test 1, you will be invited to complete the online test 2.
- You’ll be presented with a range of realistic scenarios you may experience in the programme you’ve applied for.
- Some questions will ask you to respond through a video recording, while others will require you to rank the response options in your preferred order.
You are given up to 7 days to complete the online assessment.
If you successfully pass this stage, you’ll be considered for the final stage of our assessment process.
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The final step is to meet us at an assessment centre. Typically, your assessment centre will consist of an interview, and there may be an additional activity such as a group task. We’ll inform you of this in advance, so you have time to prepare.
The assessment centres take place between April and June and will either be virtual or based in one of our offices.
We’ll send you an invitation and you’ll have 48 hours to confirm your attendance to guarantee your place. We’re not able to move dates as these are fixed for the programme you’ve applied to.
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We’ll let you know if you have an offer within a week.
Regardless of your outcome, you can book a call with one of our assessors for one-to-one feedback.
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Need some extra support?
We’re a Disability Confident employer, and we offer guaranteed interviews to candidates who apply via the scheme where the minimum criteria for skills, knowledge and experience have been met.
In high-volume campaigns, 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.
We operate a transparent recruitment process that removes barriers for candidates with a disability. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments for any stages of the application process.
Examples of the support that we can offer include additional time for candidates completing online assessments, alternative online assessments for candidates who are neurodivergent, additional time etc.
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: [email protected]
What our apprentices do!
“What inspires me most about this program is seeing how my work has a positive impact on others and seeing the changes I have made through it.”
“I love the fact that I get to work for TFL and learn on the job! I’ve also been interested in IT and I really enjoy learning about different software and technologies to help keep London moving.”
“The ability to move around the company and try out loads of different types of engineering is so valuable, and really helps when deciding which team to roll off into.”
“My biggest achievement would be looking after the Waterloo and City schedule. As an apprentice, you don’t expect to be trusted to lead something like this, so for the team to give me a chance meant a lot to me.”
“TfL offers an inclusive culture, empowering colleagues to challenge the organisation with new and fresh ideas. This allows me to become the best version of myself and create a better version of TfL.”
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