Engineer (B3) Track Plant

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Job Title: Engineer – Track Plant

Grade: Band 3

Salary: Circa £56,900 (dependent on skill, knowledge and experience)

Contract Type: TfL Permanent / Full Time / Hybrid                      

Location:  Stratford (including various TfL sites across London)

Reference: SF5659

Hybrid working, within this role enables a balance of 50% of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements. 

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 7 October @ 23:59

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.

Overview of Role 

As a Plant Engineer within Transport for London, you will support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant and engineering assets across the transport network. Working within Central Engineering, Transport System Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering, you will contribute to the management of existing assets while supporting the introduction of new engineering solutions and technologies.

You will have experience in the application of TfL engineering standards relating to the approval, operation and maintenance of track plant, or equivalent experience applying relevant national and European railway engineering standards. You will be familiar with industry risk management methodologies and their application to machinery, engineering projects, and asset assurance activities.

The role requires experience in the development, review and implementation of engineering standards and technical documentation. This includes assessing the wider system implications of engineering changes, supporting stakeholder consultation, and ensuring compliance with engineering and regulatory requirements.

You will have a good working knowledge of health and safety legislation relating to machinery and work equipment, ideally supported by experience within track maintenance, track renewal or railway infrastructure environments. An understanding of railway plant classifications and practical involvement in the procurement, introduction, approval, and assurance of Railborne plant is desirable.

A key aspect of the role is the management, maintenance, and continuous improvement of TfL's Plant Database, ensuring the quality, accuracy and integrity of asset and engineering information. You will support planning activities, performance reporting, asset data analysis, and management information development, providing accurate information to support engineering decision making.

You will also support the administration and monitoring of plant approval programmes, identify opportunities for process improvement, and contribute to the implementation of digital solutions that enhance asset information management, reporting capabilities, and plant approval processes across the business.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience 
 

• Plant maintenance, modification, and assurance.

• Application of Machinery Safety Regulations and associated engineering standards.
• Preparation and review of risk assessments relating to machinery, engineering change, and operational activities.
• Formal health and safety qualifications such as NEBOSH.
• Asset information management and engineering database administration.
• Performance reporting, KPI monitoring and dashboard development.
• Data analysis and management information systems.
• Digitalisation and process improvement initiatives.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver better services and outcomes. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we aim to offer an assessment or interview to candidates who apply via the scheme where the minimum essential criteria for skills, knowledge and experience has been met. In some circumstances, it may not be practical to offer an interview or assessment to every candidate who applies through the scheme and meet the minimum essential criteria; in these situations, we select candidates who best meet the minimum criteria for the job rather than interviewing all who meet them.

Across all recruitment activity, we recognise that selection methods may vary depending on the nature and scale of the campaign and will be applied fairly, consistently and proportionately in line with our Disability Confident commitments.  

We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.

Application Process 

Please apply using your most recent CV and mandatory 1 page Cover Letter (Word format only) explaining how you meet the criteria listed under the section ‘Role Requirements’, with reference to the skills, knowledge and experience you have gained at expert level.

You are encouraged to apply for the position that is most relevant to your existing skills, knowledge and experience as shortlisting is carried out on the basis of how well you meet the criteria for the role. 

PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images

Thinking of using AI for your application?

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The closing date for applications is Wednesday 7 October @ 23:59

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.

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
• 30 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.