Senior Maintenance Technician Crossrail

Transport for London (TfL) offers a unique public service and an iconic brand, making it a great place to develop your career.

We are currently seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician Crossrail for a Permanent / Full Time position within Rail for London Infrastructure (The Elizabeth Line).

This is a safety critical role, and successful candidates will require clearance from our Occupational Health team.

Overview of Project / Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Maintenance Delivery Technician (SMDT) – MEP Electrical to join the Elizabeth Line, ensuring the successful delivery and operation of London's newest railway. The primary function of the Senior Maintenance Delivery Technician is to undertake a faulting & maintenance role, provide team leadership, and manage safety. You will be expected to work to a shift pattern that includes unsociable hours and weekend working. The Senior Maintenance Delivery Technician is responsible for delivering safety of line inspections, asset monitoring, maintenance, like-for-like renewal and improvements works. This includes asset fault response, infrastructure inspection, asset data management, and the safe delivery of reliability-centred maintenance tasks. High standards of training will be provided to help you gain the necessary competencies.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the delivery of maintenance tasks as defined by the RFLi Engineering team, adhering to RFLi standards, processes, procedures, and performance requirements. This includes being part of the fault rectification team and ensuring the safe return of the railway to operation after maintenance and works completion.
• Collaborate with operations colleagues to plan maintenance deployments, ensuring operational requirements align with maintenance engineering asset management needs for a compliant, safe, operable, and maintainable railway.
• Ensure that Rail for London Infrastructure (RFLi) fully addresses the specification, planning, execution, and quality of maintenance engineering and safety management requirements as part of the asset management strategy to deliver required asset whole life, Reliability Availability Maintainability (RAM), and Remote Condition Monitoring.

Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electro Technical Services (Electrical Maintenance) (2357-23) or equivalent.
• JIB Graded Approved Electrician in installation and/or Maintenance.
• LVAP qualification and experience.
• Experience in Installation, Maintenance, Modification, and repair of User Control and Network Devices Subsystem (DALI).
• Level 3 Award in Electrical Wiring Regulations BS7671:2018.
• Level 3 Certificate for the Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (2377-12).
• Full UK driving licence and ability to drive company vehicles.
• Substantial knowledge of railway safety-related standards, regimes, and processes.

Additional Skills

• Ability to motivate others and work under pressure.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Established risk management skills.
• Ability to formulate and articulate clear visions for planning and delivering initiatives.
• Effective workload management.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

TfL is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, aiming to reflect the diverse communities we serve. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people. We use anonymising software to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Application Process

Please apply using your most recent CV (max 3 pages) and a mandatory 1-page Cover Letter explaining how you meet the role criteria, referencing your expert-level skills, knowledge, and experience. PDF format is preferred, without photographs or images. Please note that over-reliance on AI for applications may result in generic responses; we encourage you to let your own voice and experiences come through.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 25 October at 23:59.

Vetting Process

At TfL, safety, trust, and fairness are paramount. Our Vetting Charter outlines the checks carried out before joining to ensure a safe and reliable network. Honesty and accuracy in your application are crucial for smooth progression.

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits, including:

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel on the TfL network
• Reimbursement of 75% of National Rail travel costs from home
• 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• Hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
• Optional discounted private healthcare scheme
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure, and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel