Apprentice Field Services Engineer

Yunex Traffic; Reading; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded qualification

Flexible benefits package

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression support

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Yunex Traffic is offering an Apprenticeship opportunity in the UK for up to 4 years at Level 3. You will install, maintain and repair traffic signal assets and allied systems, working alone or in teams.

Expect to diagnose faults, complete remedial works and maintain high safety and quality standards while gaining a funded degree-like qualification. You will combine on-the-job learning with formal study, earning £16,000 per year and benefiting from flexible benefits and career development

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs at 4 or above, including Maths and English
• Desirable: keen interest in Engineering
• Willing to self-learn, research and problem solve
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Be forward thinking and inquisitive
• Willing to drive if possible by Year 1 (age dependent)
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair traffic signal assets and highway systems
• Diagnose and resolve faults; handle reactive and planned maintenance
• Complete remedial works after incidents or damage
• Ensure work is safe, efficient, and to quality standards
• Use tools and equipment safely and in line with training
• Collaborate with customers, colleagues and contractors on site
• Record and submit work details using digital systems
• Support data collection and adoption of new processes
• Maintain compliance with industry standards and training

Skills

Communication skills

IT literate

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

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Career Level: Entry Level / Early Professional

Job Family: Internal Services

Uniting what’s next in traffic. Help shape the future of mobility.

Every day, millions of people rely on technology that helps keep journeys safe, efficient and sustainable.

At Yunex Traffic, we're helping create safer, smarter and more sustainable journeys through intelligent transport solutions used by millions of people every day. From traffic signals and tunnel management systems to digital mobility technologies, we're shaping the future of transport across the globe.

We’re looking for the next generation of Emerging Talent to bring fresh ideas, challenge thinking and help shape the future of mobility.

As an Apprentice, you'll gain real-world experience, work towards a recognised degree qualification and develop the skills needed to build a successful career, all while earning a salary.

Life as Emerging Talent

Joining Yunex means becoming part of a nationwide Emerging Talent community, connecting apprentices, degree apprentices, interns and graduates from across the business.

Alongside your day-to-day role, you'll have opportunities to:

• Build relationships with colleagues across the business
• Learn from experienced professionals and senior leaders
• Develop key professional and leadership skills
• Collaborate on business-wide impact projects
• Take part in volunteering and community initiatives
• Work with stakeholders from across the business and gain exposure to different teams, functions and specialisms
• Grow your network through events and development activities

Through these experiences, you'll build the skills, confidence and connections needed to support your long-term career development.

As part of your apprenticeship, you'll combine on-the-job learning with formal study, helping you develop both the practical and professional skills needed for your chosen career.

What you’ll be doing:

From day one, you'll become part of the team, contributing to live projects and gaining practical experience through meaningful work and real responsibility.

• Install, maintain, and repair traffic signal assets, ancillary equipment, and highway systems, working independently or as part of a team.
• Diagnose and resolve faults, delivering both reactive and planned maintenance activities to agreed service levels.
• Complete remedial works following incidents, equipment failures, or damage.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards, specifications, and company procedures.
• Use tools, equipment, access systems, and manual handling aids safely and in line with training and risk assessments.
• Work collaboratively with customers, colleagues, and contractors on site.
• Accurately record and submit work details, clearance notes, and asset data using relevant digital systems.
• Support continuous improvement through accurate data collection and adoption of new processes and ways of working.
• Maintain compliance with industry standards, including HERS requirements, mandatory training, and relevant qualifications.
• Champion a positive Health & Safety culture through risk assessments, reporting, equipment checks, and safe working practices.

Programme Length: 3-4 years (Level 3 Apprenticeship)

Qualifications & Experience:

• 4 GCSEs at 4 or above, including Maths and English (or Functional Skills/ Apprenticeship equivalent)
• Desirable; a keen interest in Engineering
• Enjoy collaborating with others to find innovative solutions.
• Have a willingness to self-learn, research and take a creative approach to problem solving.
• Possess good organisational and time management skills to assist in completing the academic qualifications and occupational skills developments within this apprenticeship.
• Take ownership of challenges and ideas
• Be forward thinking and inquisitive.
• Willing to learn to drive if you do not already, with an ideal to be passed by completion of Year 1 of the apprenticeship (dependant on age of applicant)
• Have good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrate effective listening and teamwork skills, to create a collaborative work environment and strengthen relationships.
• Be IT literate; able to use Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

What you’ll get:

• Earn a salary of £16,000 per year, with an additional annual payment
• Fully funded qualification
• Flexible benefits package, to suit your needs
• Exposure to a wide range of business functions and stakeholders
• Employee assistance programme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Professional qualifications (where applicable)
• Career development support and progression opportunities

Our Commitment:

If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new. That’s why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We embrace diversity and create what’s right for the world by employing the people who live in it.

At Yunex Traffic, we recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.

To ensure an inclusive recruitment experience for everyone, if you need any reasonable adjustments or support at any stage of the process, please contact us at [e-mail] so we can work together to meet your needs. For more information on the recruitment process, please visit our Recruitment Journey page on our website.

Recruitment Process:

Applications for our Apprenticeship opportunities close on 31st December 2026.

If your application is successful, you'll be invited to attend one of our Assessment Centres. This is an opportunity for you to learn more about Yunex Traffic, meet members of the team and demonstrate your strengths through a range of activities and discussions.

Assessment Centres may include group exercises, presentations and interviews designed to help us understand your potential and suitability for the role.

Assessment Centres: February 2027.

Start date: 31st August 2027

What else do I need to know?

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If you would like to hear more about Yunex Traffic and what we do, check out our Virtual Work Experience with Springpod here ! This is an on-demand programme that you can complete at any time. If you complete this, be sure to let us know on your application, or via email at [e-mail] .

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for our Emerging Talent programmes, including Apprenticeships, Degree Apprenticeships, Internships and Graduate opportunities.