Entry-Level Electrical Maintenance Engineer — Traffic Systems

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

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.