Date: 5 Jun 2026
Location: Upminster Depot, London Underground Ltd
Company: TfL, GLA or OPDC
Welcome to Transport for London Careers
Take a look at job opportunities with us and you may be surprised at what you discover: a rich heritage, a commercial outlook, an iconic brand, a unique public service. It all adds up to make Transport for London a great place to develop your career. Here you can start your journey!
Key Information
Job title – Plant Fitter
Grade – AT12
Salary- £74,378
Location – Northumberland Park Depot
Contract Type – Full Time- London Underground- Permanent
We are recruiting for X2 positions.
Overview of project/role
To ensure that the depot’s electrical and mechanical plant and equipment is always available for use by the depots when required to support the provision of the required trains for service, by carrying out preventative 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 they keeping up-to-date with all service bulletins, new procedures and that Quality systems are adhered to at all times.
Perform Statutory and Preventative Maintenance on relevant Plant and Equipment, and to contribute to the design and Installation of new static plant and equipment in accordance with design specifications.
Repair, recondition and service all types of static or mobile plant and equipment within the 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 the beneficial use in all 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 some 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
Essential
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 including all knowledge and performance assessments, to Level 3 NVQ standard in an electrical or mechanical discipline -
Electrical NVQ assessment must be either 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 have completed the 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
Essential:
Must have experience in plant maintenance and equipment or installation or a time served apprenticeship environment:
Must be able to carry out electrical installation work efficiently and in accordance with the National Working Rules for the Electrical Contracting Industry, the current IET Wiring Regulations for the Requirements of Electrical Installations BS7671, the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, and the Construction Industry Scheme Regulations
Must have had two years’ experience working as an Electrician subsequent to the satisfactory completion of training and immediately prior to the application for this grade.
A proven track record of fault finding and problem solving
Demonstrate the ability to read and translate schematic and technical drawings.
Current IET regulations for Electrical Engineers.
Demonstrate an understanding of IT equipment and portable devices.
Desirable:
Testing & Inspection certification
Experience in a facilities environment
Current, valid UK full driving licence.
Application Process
Please 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.
You will also be asked to indicate if you have a particular interest or experience in one of the workstreams
Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV
PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images
This is a safety critical role, so you will need to get clearance from our Occupational Health team before you start
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 ( https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process ) 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 guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.
Benefits
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:
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/assessments could be organised at short notice.
