Marine Engineer Apprenticeship

Organisation

HR Director

Job

Position Type - Full Time

Thank you for your interest in applying for this TfL Apprenticeship Scheme.

The application will contain a series of questions to establish your eligibility. Please read through the eligibility criteria below carefully and ensure that you are eligible before applying.

It is important that you take great care in reading and answering these questions as we will not be able to revert your application if an error is made.

Please note: We only allow one application for any of our Apprenticeship schemes per year. Any subsequent applications will be withdrawn.

As an apprentice, you will gain core knowledge and skills of the professional Engineering industry allowing you to competently carry out a range of skilled tasks relevant to the role of an Engineering Technician for marine-based vessels.

Location: London/ Hybrid

Apprentices will attend college one day per week to undertake both theoretical and practical training for the first three years of the apprenticeship. The final year is delivered solely in the workplace.

Shift work is required for this role.

What we offer

You will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow:

1. Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominee who lives in the same household
2. Discounted national rail and Eurostar travel
3. Minimum 29 days annual leave (pro rata dependent on role) plus public and bank holidays
4. Retail, health, leisure and travel offers & many more

Duration: 4 years

Entry requirements

1. A minimum of 2 GCSE's (or equivalent) Grade 4 - 9 (A - C), including English and Maths.
2. A GCSE Grade 4 - 9 (A - C) in Science (or equivalent) would be advantageous but not essential.
3. You must be 18 years of age by 8th September 2025 to be eligible for this scheme.
4. You are not eligible for this scheme if you currently hold or are working towards a qualification at the same or higher level in a related subject or have already studied content from the qualification for this scheme.

Please note that you will be required to provide original certificates and/or predicted grades as proof for your eligibility checks.

Please be advised that should you be successful in getting an offer for this scheme, your offer will be subject to a satisfactory medical which may include but is not limited to: drugs and alcohol screening, eye test and hearing test.

Proposed start date: 8th September 2025

Job overview

Our Engineers focus on the assets that form the foundation of our transport system. You'll be trained on the technical upkeep of Woolwich Ferry and other terminal assets and their safe operation through the provision of technical and engineering support.

Sustainability

Sustainability is intrinsic to TfL's work ethos, and we ensure that we operate in a sustainable way to protect and regenerate the natural world.

What will I be doing?

Your journey will not just include Woolwich Ferry. You will be trained in:

1. General maintenance and repair of mechanical and marine equipment
2. Monitoring, fault diagnostics, and resolution
3. Automated Mooring systems
4. Engineering and mechanical workshop skills
5. Planned Maintenance systems
6. Leadership skills

We also have sustainable green initiatives you can work on.

Where can this career take me?

Upon successfully completing this scheme, you could move into an Assistant Engineering Officer role with the opportunity to develop into a Marine Engineering Officer role at Woolwich Ferry.

What training and support will you get?

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:

1. Placement manager: Responsible for your day-to-day management and supports with your development
2. Scheme sponsor: A senior manager who acts as a technical and professional adviser and has line manager responsibility
3. Buddy: Usually, a more experienced apprentice or graduate who can give you support
4. Development adviser: Supports your professional development through providing career coaching and career progression at TfL

What do we look for?

Our core values are extremely important to us, and we desire candidates who are:

1. Caring: about our colleagues, our customers and our work
2. Open: to each other, to new ideas and to working together
3. Adaptable: to diverse needs and willing to innovate

Assessment Process

You will receive support and information around each assessment stage as you progress through your application.

Please pay close attention to emails and deadlines provided noting you have 1 week to complete assessments and we cannot re-issue these tests.

Assessment centres for apprenticeship roles will take place from April - July, please note that many roles only have 1 assessment day and we are unable to guarantee additional dates. We are conducting assessment centres in person and virtually (role dependent).

Inclusive Recruitment Process

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 stage of the application process.

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 including Graduate, Apprentice and Intern recruitment 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.

Contact us

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

Contact the Recruitment team by:

Phone: (Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 17.30)