Assumptions and pay data
- These figures are a typical public sector pattern, not your employer's scheme. Your contract decides your leave.
- Here, full time is 37 hours a week, so a full-time leave day is 7.4 hours (a fifth of the week) and 25 days is 185 hours.
- Part-time: leave days and bank holidays are pro-rated by your contracted hours against 37. In hours, that is the full-time days multiplied by a fifth of your weekly hours.
- Bank holidays: 8 a year in England and Wales, added on top of annual leave.
Annual Leave Calculator
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Guide for TfL Operational Staff
This guide summarises contractual annual leave for TfL Operational Staff under Transport sector pay at Transport Bodies. Part-time staff receive a pro-rata share based on contracted hours.
Annual leave for TfL Operational Staff
As TfL Operational Staff at Transport Bodies, annual leave usually follows Transport Bodies. A full-time employee with around three years' service might receive about 25 days (185 hours at typical full-time hours) per year, before pro-rating for part-time hours. Bank holiday treatment varies; check whether they are included in the stated total. Part-time staff receive a pro-rata share based on contracted weekly hours.
Example scenario
Example at 2 years' service and 37 hours a week: 25 days plus 8 bank holidays, our illustration, not your employer's scheme
| Sector terms (example) | Transport Bodies |
|---|---|
| Years of service (example) | 2 |
| Annual leave days (example) | 25 |
| Hours (full-time example) | 185 |
Frequently asked questions
How much annual leave do transport staff get?
It depends on your employer and your contract. The calculator uses 25 days rising to 30 after 5 years plus 8 bank holidays to show how the sums work, not as your entitlement.
What is the legal minimum?
5.6 weeks a year for a full-time worker (28 days on a five-day week), which can include bank holidays. Part-time workers get the same in proportion.
How is part-time leave worked out?
In proportion to your hours. At 18.5 hours a week (half of 37), 25 days becomes 12.5 days, or 92.5 hours: 25 days at your own day length of 3.7 hours. Bank holidays work the same way: 4 days, or 29.6 hours.
What if I start or leave part way through the year?
Open “Pro-rate to part of the year” and enter the months in this period. Your employer's leave year and rounding rules decide the exact figure.
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About this role
What is a TfL Operational Staff?
TfL operational staff work in stations, control, maintenance or similar for Transport for London. Roles and pay vary by function and agreement.
Typical demands, progression and balance
TfL roles offer variety and public service. Pay and progression depend on role and grade. Progression to supervisor or manager is common.
What is my annual leave entitlement?
Use the figures on this page for your sector’s leave rules, including pro-rata for part-time where that applies. Teachers under STPCD use directed time and school holidays instead of a separate leave pot. Always check your contract or school calendar for exact dates.
Disclaimer
Illustrative estimates, not legal or HR advice. Your contract and your employer's policy decide your actual entitlement.