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Transport For London

Track Technician

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Transport For London
Runs and maintains London’s public transport network and main roads using data and tech integration
Technical planning & support for track maintenance, inspections and project management.
2d ago
£56,641
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
28,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Technology & Data
Infrastructure Maintenance
Project Management
Property Development
Consulting
Transport Planning
Operations Management
Sector Specialisms
London Buses
London Underground
Docklands Light Railway (DLR)
London Overground
Elizabeth line
London Trams
Roads
River
Role
What you would be doing
report writing
project management
customer service
inspections
surveying
method development
  • Produce well structured and presented reports, minutes, and programmes
  • Regularly meet with other units to ensure projects are properly planned and executed.
  • Project manage small internal projects and contract work which involve liaison and an understanding of contract compliance
  • Meet with customers and resolve complaints
  • Regularly meet contractors and internal maintenance teams to plan, agree, and review schedules, costs and logistics
  • Liaise with suppliers to agree purchase type, volume, costs and delivery dates
  • Conduct briefings, make presentations, and issue work instructions to staff and managers at all levels
  • Undertake inspections in order to identify problems and develop solutions in a logical and practical manner
  • Plan and organise annual tamping programme, and other engineer’s trains as necessary
  • Produce clear, concise, and accurate work instructions from what is often highly technical engineering information
  • Assess the impact of new equipment, legislation, and procedures and improve existing methods, procedures, systems, and documentation
  • Maintain records of (for example) rail defects and rail stress condition and report on recommended action
  • Undertake surveys using equipment such as optical levels and track gauges, often in poor weather and poor light conditions
  • Plan and organise trials of new plant, equipment and PPE and produce reports
  • Develop new working methods and procedures
What you bring
track experience
railsys
hnc
driving licence
lu standards
analytical
  • Proven experience of working in the track environment, 5 years minimum (Essential)
  • Experience of undertaking track inspections and surveys (Desirable)
  • RailSys access booking (Desirable)
  • Full clean UK driving licence (Essential)
  • Understanding of track design and track quality reports (Desirable)
  • HNC or higher in Civil or Railway Engineering (Desirable)
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (Essential)
  • Working knowledge of LU engineering standards and railway rules, regulations, and legislation (Essential)
  • Plan and prioritise own work and work of others
  • National Certificate in Civil or Railway Engineering or similar (Desirable)
  • Analytical approach to data management and problem solving (Essential)
  • High levels of accuracy and attention to detail (Essential)
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (Essential)
  • Procurement systems (Desirable)
  • Knowledge of track plant, tools and equipment, construction, inspection, and maintenance techniques (Essential)
  • Ability to influence people at MM level (Desirable)
  • Ability to communicate with people at all levels (Essential)
  • Basic Track Awareness (Essential), PWT TH/EH (Essential)
  • Stressing Level 1 & 2 (Desirable)
Benefits
  • 29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
  • Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
  • 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
  • Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
  • Discounted Eurostar travel
  • TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
  • Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
  • Free travel for you on the TfL network
  • Final salary pension scheme
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
2000
Year of establishment
The company was founded under London’s Mayor in 2000.
8,500 buses
Public transport fleet
Operates a large network of buses to support daily commuter needs.
580 km roads
Managed road network
Oversees one of the UK's most extensive road networks.
£7 bn revenue
Annual revenue figure
Generates significant revenue from fares, congestion charges, and grants.
  • Handles day-to-day operations: Overground, DLR, trams, ferries and roads.
  • Manages congestion charge and ultra-low emission schemes.
  • Develops major infrastructure projects: Northern Line extension, Silvertown Tunnel, West London Orbital plans.
  • Runs one of Europe’s largest zero-emission bus fleets and pioneered a cycle shuttle through Silvertown.
Culture + Values
  • Open
  • Caring
  • Adaptable
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero by 2040
GHG emissions target
Committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by 2040.
90% Scope 1 & 2 Reduction
Emissions target 2030
Aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% from the 2022 baseline by 2030.
2,000 Zero-Emission Buses
Bus fleet expansion
Currently operates over 2,000 zero-emission buses across Western Europe, with 107 fully zero-emission routes as of June 2025.
80% Fewer Pollution Exposures
Air quality improvement
Reduction in the number of people exposed to illegal pollution levels in deprived areas after ULEZ expansion.
  • Maintain ≥90% reduction in Scopes 1 & 2 from 2030–2040
  • Reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2040
  • Science-based targets validated by SBTi in April 2025
  • Operational carbon 2023/24: Scope 1 14 KtCOâ‚‚e; Scope 2 337 KtCOâ‚‚e; Scope 3 (outsourced) 470 KtCOâ‚‚e; Scope 3 (other) 705 KtCOâ‚‚e
  • On track to switch to fully zero-emission bus fleet by 2034 (_acceleratable to 2030)
  • ULEZ expansion: 27% lower roadside NOâ‚‚, 31% fewer PM2.5 in outer London
  • Doubling wildflower verges to 260,000 m² by 2024; planting tree canopy +1% per year (2016–2025) with 10% increase by 2050
  • Install 5,000 m² Sustainable Drainage Systems yearly on road network
  • Reduced highways glyphosate use by 70%
  • Achieved Silver Accreditation in Carbon Literacy training; thousands of colleagues certified
Inclusion & Diversity
74% Agreement
Employee-Conversations
74% of staff agreed that the Conversation Matters coaching programme improved leader-employee conversations.
86% Goal Completion
Coaching Programme
The Conversation Matters coaching programme achieved an 86% goal completion rate and was awarded Best Coaching Programme in 2023.
77% Intuitive Experience
SAP SuccessFactors
77% of employees find the SAP SuccessFactors implementation intuitive, supporting automated performance and succession processes.
4% Recruitment Increase
Internal Recruitment
A 4% increase in internal recruitment and a 3.7% rise in employee engagement post-pandemic.
21% Reporting Increase
Sexual Harassment
Project Guardian led to a 21% increase in reporting sexual harassment incidents in 2014.
£2.5M Training Contract
DEI Training
A four-year DEI training contract worth up to £2.5 million was awarded across TfL and partner public bodies.
  • Strategic vision "to be a great place to work for everyone to thrive"
  • Fabric of London campaign represents London’s diversity: 287 ethnic groups, 300+ languages on TfL network fabric
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