Support Technician Nights (LV Cables)(SE88)
Date: 12 Jan 2026
Location: Stratford Market Depot, London Underground Ltd
Company: TfL, GLA or OPDC
Advert: SF 3367
Job title: Support Technician (Nights)
Salary: £55,708. Grade SE88.
Location – Stratford Market Depot, London.
Contract- Permanent - Nights 2300-0630 - Sunday to Thursday.
Applications Closing date: Wednesday 28th January 26 @ 23:59
Job Purpose
Reporting to a Works Controller (LV Cables) and is responsible for assisting senior staff in ensuring that the Cables Assets are maintained and delivered into service in a safe and timely manner. In addition to this, is to support other London Underground and wider TfL business units whenever instructed to by their Line Manager.
Key Safety Accountabilities
- The job holder must be committed to LUL’s General Safety Policy statement and the Company’s safety programme and be aware of his/her contribution to the programme, including the requirement to monitor safety performance and compliance with the systems established to assist in maintaining high safety standards.
- The jobholder must be familiar with the safety legislation that is relevant to his/her post and comply with the necessary statutory requirements.
- These will include the Health & Safety at Work Act, Fire Precautions Act 1971 and associated regulations.
Skills, Experience, Knowledge
Skills
- Good interpersonal, numerical and written skills. (Essential)
Experience
- Up to 1 years experience in HV/LV Cables maintenance and installation. (Desirable)
Knowledge
- NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Engineering/Technical discipline. (Essential)
- Working knowledge of DC (Traction and Non-Traction) and LV & HV AC power systems. (Desirable)
Main Duties
- Gather information
- Report lack of information to relevant persons
- Assemble tools, equipment and materials
- Check tools, equipment and materials for fitness for purpose.
- Deal promptly and effectively with problems within his/her control.
- Report to others deviations which can not be solved
- Follow the correct process/operations for the allocated task
- Establish and maintain communication with the relevant persons
- Take action to rectify the defective asset.
- Complete documentation in accordance with company procedures
- Ensure the site is secure
Licences:
- LUCAS Card or equivalent
- Substation Access
- Prescribed Track Certification
- Site Person in Charge
- Protecting Workers on the Track
- Holds prescribed skills training and safety courses
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. 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 CV. A cover letter is not required on this occasion.
- Do not include any photographs or images.
- Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV.
Benefits:-
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:
- 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
- 29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
- Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
- Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
- Retail, health, leisure, and travel offers
- Discounted Eurostar travel