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Escalator Tester Adjuster (Signal House (Acton Works), London Underground Ltd)

Escalator Tester Adjuster (Signal House (Acton Works), London Underground Ltd)

. Transport for London • London, London, GB
2 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description
Job title: Escalator Tester Adjuster
Salary: From £ 69,724
Contract details: Permanent
Location: Acton
Application closing date: 28/05/2026 at 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 role

The Escalator Tester Adjuster is to provide expert technical knowledge and specialized practical skills (with an emphasis on electrical and controls) to identify, co-ordinate and manage the resolution of defects, provide safety assurance, prevent repeated faults from occurring and assisting the maintenance Area Teams with fault finding, scoping of major repairs and quality assurance of works.

The role is also to develop design solutions and modifications, where necessary, to achieve appropriate improvements in the safety, performance and reliability of escalators in line with the requirements of the legislation and the quality and performance standards.

Key Accountabilities
  • Utilise expert knowledge guiding the maintenance teams and contractors, as well as hands on intervention, in the diagnosis and rectification of complex faults, defects and site activities.
  • Assess and provide accountable assurance for the safe operation of escalators and their safety critical systems ensuring compliance to standards and regulations and their ability to be safely use by customers and maintenance staff.
  • Provide quality Assurance to repair and refurbishment works carried out by Maintenance teams, this will include leading on design changes. Leading an internal or external maintenance team as technical expert to ensure completion is done to the highest standard.
  • Lead in the development of engineering specifications, standards and work instructions for Escalators, identifying best practice and improvement opportunities to enhance the performance, and safety of assets and maintenance staff.
  • Undertake investigations of incidents, accidents, technical failures and breakdowns, producing detailed reports and recommendations with the aim of promptly returning assets to service and reducing the likelihood of future incidents.
  • The post holder will be required to work closely with the Escalator call team to help/guide and mentor the call fitters to overcome electrical issues.
    Provide mentoring and site activity training to staff and apprentices.
  • Produce and provide Technical based reports, to be used by Maintenance, design and procurement teams. Attend follow up meetings acting as the Technical expert as required.
  • Shift pattern for this role will be driven by the demands of the section and the working railway. The role will require the Tester Adjusters to work a verity of days night and late, the post holders will be required to work flexibly but within the confines of the working time directive: The post holder may be required to react and change shift at short notice.
  • The post holder will be required to work flexibly, either primarily nights with occasional days, or primarily days with occasional nights, dependent on business requirements.
  • The post holder must hold a full UK driving license and be willing to drive company vans.


Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Skills
  • Fault finding on electrical and mechanical systems. (Essential)
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels, written and oral communication. (Desirable)
  • Able to work alone and as part of a team and to lead site works and teams (Essential)
  • Able to plan and manage own workload and react to short notice changes. (Essential)
  • Maintain knowledge and technical expertise in relevant field. (Desirable)
  • Able to read and interpreted engineering drawings and relate these to site equipment. (Essential)
  • Ability to use, maintain computer based analytical system, such as alignment tools and data monitoring systems. (Essential)


Knowledge
  • NVQ level 3 or above in Escalator maintenance or equivalent engineering qualification. (Essential)
  • Extensive knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems incorporated within Escalators, their operation, defect modes, fault rectification and safe operation. (Essential)
  • Proven Relevant Experience and in depth asset knowledge (Essential)
  • HNC/Degree or equivalent in a relevant Engineering discipline (Desirable).
  • Comprehensive understanding of BS-EN 115, LUL standards and specifications. (Desirable)
  • Computer literate for report writing and operation and analysis of measurement and monitoring systems. (Essential)
  • Full UK driving license. (Essential)
  • Working knowledge of health and safety legislation. (Desirable)


Experience
  • Experience of Escalator maintenance tasks. (Essential)
  • Experience of Escalator installation / overhaul process and Stage inspections. (Desirable)
  • Experience of fault diagnosis and rectification. (Essential)


Application Process

Please apply using your CV only

Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV

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 of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.

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
TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
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.

This is a safety critical role so you will need to get clearance from our Occupational Health team before you start.
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