Senior Maintenance Technician MEP - Electro- Mechanical Pumps Delivery Maintenance
TfL
Maintenance London, UK (+ Multiple Locations) FULL TIME
Overview
Transport for London is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician (Electrical Mechanical - Pumps) to ensure the safe operation of the Elizabeth Line through expert electrical maintenance and fault response.
- Lead electrical maintenance, fault response, and inspections for pumps on the Elizabeth Line.
- Provide technical leadership and ensure high standards of safety and reliability.
- Manage and support a team of technicians, including competence and training.
- Requires Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electro technical Services or equivalent, and a Full UK driving licence.
- Excellent benefits package including a final salary pension and significant annual leave.
About the role
Join Rail for London Infrastructure and support the safe operation of the Elizabeth Line through delivery of electrical maintenance and fault response activities. You will provide technical leadership and ensure high standards of safety, reliability and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead maintenance activities, fault response, inspections, planned preventative maintenance, asset monitoring, condition-based maintenance and safe hand back of assets.
- Work collaboratively with engineering and operations teams while promoting safety and continuous improvement.
- Lead technicians, support recruitment, competence and training, and coordinate fault response.
- Deliver maintenance, inspections, renewals, assurance checks, reliability centred maintenance, and contractor oversight.
Essential Requirements
- Leadership experience in a safety critical environment.
- Railway standards knowledge.
- Full UK driving licence and the ability to drive company vehicles.
- Excellent IT skills.
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electro technical Services (Electrical Maintenance) (2357-23) or equivalent.
- Alternatively, Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing, JIB Graded Approved Electrician or Plumber in installation and/or Maintenance.
- Undertake Installation, Maintenance, Modification and repair of Pumps, pump control panels, PLC and associated pumps in pits – Foul, Non – Foul and track side systems.
- Substantial knowledge of railway safety-related standards regime and processes.
Desirable
- HND or equivalent; professional membership.
- Network Rail standards knowledge; rail infrastructure experience.
- LVAP qualification and experience.
- Level 3 Award in Electrical Wiring Regulations BS7671:2018 or industry related qualifications with an Electro Mechanical background.
Why Join Us?
- 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 or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket.
- 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays.
- Hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow.
- Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme.
- Retail, health, leisure, and travel offers.
- Discounted Eurostar travel.
Application Process
This is a safety critical role. Submit a CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages. All certificates are required at the interview stage and may be requested before. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.
Vetting Process
At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter explains the checks we carry out before you join us.
Key details
- Location
- London, UK
- This role spans multiple locations.
- Salary
- £41,440 – £47,967 / year
- Posted
- 9 October 2026
- Type
- FULL TIME