Electrical Installation Technician (Entry Level)

Yunex Traffic; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tools provided

PPE provided

Holiday allowance increases with years

Job summary

Yunex Traffic in Edinburgh, UK is seeking an Entry Level Electrical Installation Technician to join our on-site installation team. This full-time role focuses on hands-on work installing traffic signals, controllers, and pedestrian crossings across various sites.

No prior traffic industry experience is required, but you should be willing to learn, adapt quickly, and work outdoors, often at heights. A full UK driving license is required and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification or relevant experience; training provided for those without.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to on-site installation work.
• Ability to transition between tasks while acquiring new skills.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and committed to delivering quality work.
• Strong communication skills and a team player mentality.
• Full UK Driving Licence; company van and tools provided.
• Comfortable working outdoors and at heights.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation of traffic signals, controllers, pedestrian crossings, and ancillary equipment.
• Manage and troubleshoot tasks across various sites daily.
• Conduct electrical tests and pre‑commissioning checks.
• Maintain clear communication with customers and fellow contractors on site.
• Ensure all work is completed to specification, meeting high standards and deadlines.
• Participate in mandatory product and industry accreditation training.
• Flexibility for out‑of‑hours work to meet service and contract demands.
• Adhere to health and safety protocols, prioritizing hazard identification and mitigation.

Job description

Electrical Installation Technician (Entry Level)

At Yunex Traffic, we launch cities into the future with forward-looking infrastructure and transport solutions, making mobility safer, more efficient and more sustainable for all.

Location

Edinburgh, GB, eh11 4dg Home, GB

Type of Employment

Full-time

Career Level

Professional

Job Family

Engineering

Date Posted

6 Aug 2026

Our Commitment

At Yunex Traffic, the uniqueness of our people is our strength.

Our people are at the heart of what we do and every voice, perspective and contribution is valued.

The future of mobility needs people who think down different tracks and we empower our people to transform cities all over the world.

Join us and make a difference too.

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.

Do you want to make a difference with the work you do? Join us as an Installation Engineer. This entry-level role offers a fantastic opportunity for those who enjoy hands‑on work, problem‑solving, and being part of a collaborative team environment. While prior traffic industry experience is not required, a willingness to learn and a passion for on‑site work are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation of traffic signals, controllers, pedestrian crossings, and ancillary equipment.
• Manage and troubleshoot tasks across various sites daily.
• Conduct electrical tests and pre‑commissioning checks.
• Maintain clear communication with customers and fellow contractors on site.
• Ensure all work is completed to specification, meeting high standards and deadlines.
• Participate in mandatory product and industry accreditation training.
• Flexibility for out‑of‑hours work to meet service and contract demands.
• Adhere to health and safety protocols, prioritizing hazard identification and mitigation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ideally possess an electrical qualification or some relevant experience (training provided for those without).
• Cooperative and proactive, with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Ability to transition between tasks and work areas while acquiring new skills.
• Detail‑oriented, reliable, and committed to delivering quality work.
• Strong communication skills and a team player mentality.
• Full UK Driving License required; company van and tools provided.
• Comfortable working outdoors and at heights.

We offer

• Competitive base salary with annual bonus.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Generous holiday allowance, increasing with length of service.
• 37.5-hour working week with paid overtime and unsociable hours uplift.
• Company vehicle, tools, PPE, and uniform provided.
• Excellent pension scheme with matching contributions.
• Flexible benefits package tailored to personal needs (including gym membership, private medical healthcare).

About Us

We are a global leader in intelligent transport systems with more than 3,500 passionate employees who pioneer, develop, create, install and maintain innovative road traffic and mobility solutions all over the world.

We make our roads smarter, safer and greener. The work we do enables cities, highways authorities and infrastructure operators to create a new world of mobility and makes cities more livable for everyone.

Our solutions range from traffic lights, tolling solutions and tunnel management to software, AI applications and the intelligent networking of all road users.

Become a Traffic Transformer and help us to continue transforming towns and cities all over the world.

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