Overview

Join to apply for the NDT Technician Engineer - Vehicles (Non-Destructive Testing) role at Transport for London (TfL).

Transport for London (TfL) Engineers are always looking forward. Join us in our Vehicles Engineering team and, as well as maintaining legacy assets, you’ll deliver new systems and solutions. We are currently recruiting for NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) Technician Engineers in our Vehicles Engineering Testing team. Based in our facility at Acton Town but expected to work across the TfL network, the post holder would be performing a variety of non-destructive inspections to support TfL’s assets.

Key Information

• Job title: NDT Technician Engineer - Vehicles (Non-Destructive Testing)
• Salary: Circa £54,000 with excellent benefits
• Grade: Band 3
• Contract type: Permanent
• Location: Acton / Various TfL Locations

Role Context

Join the Vehicles Engineering team to maintain legacy assets and deliver new systems and solutions across the TfL network through non-destructive testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of non-destructive inspections in accordance with NDT procedures and standards to support TfL’s assets.
• Work across TfL locations, including the Acton facility, and across the TfL network as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience (Essential)

• Currently hold at least 4 PCN certificates or equivalent, covering magnetic particle inspection, dye penetrant inspection, eddy current testing and ultrasonic testing.
• Three of the above certificates must be at level 2 or above.
• Desirable: level 2 PCN certificates in Ultrasonic Axle Testing (UAT).
• Competent to perform NDT according to NDT procedures and standards.
• High level of integrity; highly developed ability to act on own initiative; highly motivated with a passion for personal development.

Knowledge

• Ability to translate NDT codes, standards, specifications and procedures into NDT instructions adapted to actual working conditions.
• Interpret and evaluate results according to applicable standards, codes, specifications or procedures.
• Good knowledge of relevant TfL, British and International Standards.
• Good working knowledge of the TfL business, its obligations and priorities.

Experience

• Experience of working in a railway environment.
• Willing to work unsocial hours when required.
• Flexible working including across all TfL sites within the London area.
• Hold relevant certification to work in depots and lifts and escalator environments across the TfL family.

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 and a maximum two-page Cover Letter. We recommend that you consider the motivations, skills, knowledge and experience required for this role and ensure your CV and cover letter outlines where you meet these criteria. PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.

The closing date for applications is 08/09/25 @ 23:59

Please note we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applicants.

Benefits

• 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 or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
• 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• Hybrid working 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