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Job Title: Team Leader x 3 positions.
Salary: £89,444 Grade SE46
Location: At a Depot within the TfL network
Contract: London Underground
Shifts: Permanent Nights (Sunday to Thursday Night)
Application Closing Date: Tuesday 4th August 2026 @ 23:59
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Job Purpose
Reporting to a DLO Work Controller, the Team Leader is responsible for delivering projects on TFL fire assets, leading, & managing the on-site team, delegating tasks to the appropriate personnel, to ensure that fire systems assets are designed, installed, commissioned, and maintained in accordance with the relevant scope and standards.
The job holder must be committed to LUL’s General Safety Policy statement and the Company’s safety program and be aware of their contribution to the program, including the requirement to monitor safety performance and compliance with the systems established to assist in maintaining high safety standards.
The job holder must be familiar with the safety legislation that is relevant to them and comply with the necessary statutory requirements.
These will include the Health & Safety at Work Act, Fire Precautions Act 1971, and other associated regulations.
Key Accountabilities
- Generate/collate supporting paperwork/files, construct fire detection & alarm systems configuration files, in preparation for new assets, and conduct commissioning.
- Must obtain and maintain the appropriate licenses/certificates for their role and the team.
- Capable of identifying the requirements of the task in hand and manage a worksite.
- Able to install, assist with commissioning, evaluate the integrity of the assets post commissioning, and declare it ‘fit for use’.
- Gather information, report lack of information to relevant persons, assemble tools, equipment and materials and check fitness for purpose.
- Must be able to deal promptly and effectively with problems within their control. Report to others, deviations which cannot be solved. Follow the correct process/operations for the allocated task. Establish and maintain communication with the relevant persons.
- Provide management, administration and technical support to all operational employees in the team on behalf of the works controller including directly leading on suitable duties associated to the employees.
- Manage all aspects/stages of fire detection & alarm replacement & upgrade works, from design to commissioning & handover- Assist with all aspects of assurance requirements, both in-house & with external (third party) auditing bodies
Skills
- Strong knowledge of fire detection, alarm, suppression and life safety systems. Essential
Understanding of installation and commissioning in an engineering discipline (preferably fire systems related).Essential - Competent in interpreting technical drawings, schematics and specifications. Essential
- Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills. Essential
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise workload effectively. Essential
- Proficient in producing commissioning documentation, reports and test certificates. Essential
- Good understanding of health, safety and quality assurance requirements. Essential
- Delivers quality and customer satisfaction. Essential
- Team working and good leadership skills. Essential
- Takes responsibility, accountability, and ownership. Essential
- Ability to work under minimum supervision and self-motivated. Essential
- Good Communication skills. Essential
- Embraces change and drives innovation. Desirable
- Capable of self-development. Desirable
Knowledge
- Experience in design, installation, commissioning & fault finding on fire detection & alarm systems (AEL MX,
- Kentec, Zonal CIE). Essential
- Extensive experience in electrical installation, preferably including fire detection & alarm systems. Essential
- Must meet the requirements of a senior technician grade or equivalent (an Approved Electrician). Essential
- Thorough knowledge of BS5839pt1. Essential
- EAL recognised L3 qualifications covering all aspects of BS 5839-1:2025. Essential
- NEBOSH General Certificate (LVL3) or minimum LVL2 safety qualification. Desirable
- IET Effective Management Training. Desirable
- Manufacturer Product Training (AEL, Kentec). Desirable
- Fire systems related TFL CAT 1 standards & guidance. Desirable
Experience
- Proven track record of managing small installation & commissioning tasks in a SPC role (Site Person In Charge). Essential
- Must have demonstrated competence in Inspection and Testing. Essential
- Able to lead/manage a team and take responsibility regarding quality and standards. Essential
- Proven industry experience and demonstrated competency of electrical systems installations (preferably including fire systems), within the rail or LU environment. Desirable
Assessment will consist of the following:
- Competency based interview followed by
- Fault finding assessment. (duration approx. 2hrs)
- This will take place on the same day.
Application Process
Please apply using your CV and Cover Letter
Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV and Cover Letter
PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images
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 the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.
Safety Critical
This is a safety critical role so you will need to get clearance from our Occupational Health team before you start.
Benefits
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:
- 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 (Delete one)
- TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach 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
We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.
Vetting Process
At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter (https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.