Electrical Maintenance Engineer (entry Level)

Yunex Traffic; Leigh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

26 days holiday

37.5h week

Pension with 10% employer

Flexible benefits

Training & development

Job summary

Yunex Traffic UK is hiring a Maintenance Engineer to support critical highway infrastructure, including traffic signals, roadside technology and IP communications, across the Northwest.

You'll shadow experienced engineers, undertake maintenance, testing and fault finding, and contribute to new technology deployments, with a structured training programme.

This full-time role offers a competitive base salary, 26 days holiday, a 37.5-hour week, and a pension with up to 10% employer contribution.

Qualifications

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification (Desirable)
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Electrotechnical (Desirable)
• Relevant engineering qualification such as Apprenticeship, BTEC, HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical/Maintenance Engineering

Responsibilities

• Shadow experienced engineers and learn all aspects of traffic signal maintenance.
• Assist with installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signal and roadside technology assets.
• Carry out electrical testing, fault diagnosis and equipment inspections.
• Complete cable testing and fault-finding activities.
• Assist in setting up and commissioning IP communication systems.
• Complete reactive maintenance and planned inspection activities.
• Submit accurate job reports, site records and closure documentation.
• Develop competence on Yunex and third-party equipment.
• Support deployment and maintenance of new technologies, including AI camera systems, advanced vehicle detection tech and next-generation pedestrian detection systems

Skills

Laptop/tablet usage

Digital reporting

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Electrotechnical

Apprenticeship/BTEC/HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical/ Maintenance Engineering

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

IP communication systems

Job description

Uniting What’s Next In Traffic.

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: Leigh, GB, WN7 3PT Home, GB

Type of Employment: Full-time

Career Level: Professional

Job Family: Customer Services

Date posted: 25 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.

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.

Job Purpose

Do you want to make a difference with the work you do? Join us as a Maintenance Engineer. This is an exciting fast track opportunity to develop a career supporting critical highway infrastructure, working on traffic signals, intelligent roadside technology, communications systems and emerging smart city solutions. Through a structured training programme and hands‑on learning alongside experienced engineers, you will gain the skills and experience needed to become a fully competent Traffic Signal Maintenance Engineer.

Geographic Work Area

Working across the Northwest region, you will support maintenance contracts covering:

• Greater Manchester
• Liverpool City Region
• Cheshire West & Chester
• Warrington
• Lancashire

Core Responsibilities

• Shadow experienced engineers and learn all aspects of traffic signal maintenance.
• Assist with the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signal and roadside technology assets.
• Carry out electrical testing, fault diagnosis and equipment inspections.
• Complete cable testing and fault‑finding activities.
• Assist in setting up and commissioning IP communication systems.
• Complete reactive maintenance and planned inspection activities.
• Submit accurate job reports, site records and closure documentation.
• Develop competence on both Yunex and third‑party equipment.
• Support the deployment and maintenance of new technologies, including:
  • AI camera systems
  • Advanced vehicle detection technology
  • Next‑generation pedestrian detection systems

Qualifications & Experience

Electrical

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification. (Desirable)
• NVQ Level 3 in an Electrical or Electrotechnical discipline. (Desirable)
• Desirable Relevant engineering qualification such as:
  • Apprenticeship
  • BTEC
  • HNC/HND
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or Maintenance Engineering

Mechanical

• Experience using hand tools.
• Experience using power tools.

IT

• Comfortable using laptops, tablets and mobile devices.
• Ability to complete digital reports and documentation accurately.

We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus annual bonus
• 26 days holiday (rising to 29 with service
• 37.5-hour working week,
• Excellent pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• Flexible benefits tailored to your needs
• Ongoing training and development, including support for professional memberships

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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