Service Operations Graduate

Yunex Traffic; Aspull Common; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid working

Career development

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Yunex Traffic is inviting graduates to join its two-year Emerging Talent programme across the Services function. You’ll work on live projects, gain responsibility from day one, and contribute to improving transport technology solutions.

You’ll rotate through areas such as Technical Support, Consultancy Services, Training, Logistics and Supply Chain, building leadership and project management skills while aiming for a permanent role at programme end.

Qualifications

• On track to achieve, or have recently achieved, a 2:1 degree in STEM, Business or analytical discipline.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to tackle technical/operational challenges.
• Interest in technology, infrastructure, engineering or service operations and impact on people.
• Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration across experiences.
• Hold a full UK driving licence or be willing to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across Services functions and understand how Yunex Traffic delivers and supports critical traffic technology solutions.
• Develop technical knowledge through Field Services activities including installation, maintenance, fault diagnosis, commissioning and support.
• Complete placements across different Services areas (e.g., Technical Support, Consultancy, Training, Logistics and Supply Chain).
• Build strong relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders and understand contract management and service performance.
• Support service improvement initiatives using data and feedback to improve safety, efficiency and outcomes.
• Contribute to projects with real business impact and develop leadership and project management skills.
• Develop leadership and communication through structured training and mentoring, progressing toward a permanent role.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Driving licence

Education

2:1 degree or above in STEM/Business/analytical discipline

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 a Graduate, you'll gain real experience, meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to projects that make a genuine impact.

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
• 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.

Green Light Programme

To support your transition from education into industry, you'll take part in our Green Light Programme, a year-long development journey designed to strengthen your professional, business and leadership skills while helping you build your network across Yunex Traffic.

What you'll be doing:

From day one, you'll become part of the team, contributing to live projects and developing practical skills through real responsibility.

• Gain hands-on experience across a range of Services functions, building an understanding of how Yunex Traffic delivers and supports critical traffic technology solutions.
• Develop technical knowledge through practical experience in Field Services, including exposure to installation, maintenance, fault diagnosis, commissioning and operational support activities.
• Complete placements across different areas of the Services organisation, such as Technical Support, Consultancy Services, Training, Logistics and Supply Chain, gaining insight into how each function contributes to successful service delivery.
• Build strong relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders, developing your understanding of contract management, operational performance and customer satisfaction.
• Support service improvement initiatives, using data, feedback and analysis to identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, quality and customer outcomes.
• Contribute to projects with real business impact, helping to deliver operational, commercial and service improvements across the organisation.
• Develop leadership, communication and project management skills through structured training, mentoring and practical experience.
• Take ownership of your personal development, building the technical, commercial and operational capabilities needed to progress into a permanent role within the Services team at the end of the programme.

Qualifications & Experience:

You don't need to know exactly where you want your career to take you yet. We're looking for curious graduates who bring ideas, enjoy solving problems and are willing to try new challenges. You'll also:

• Be on track to achieve, or have recently achieved, a 2:1 degree or above in a STEM, Business or other relevant analytical discipline.
• Have strong problem-solving skills and enjoy working with technical, operational or business challenges.
• Be interested in technology, infrastructure, engineering or service operations and how they impact people and communities.
• Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills through academic, work, sporting, volunteering or extracurricular experience.
• Hold a full UK driving licence by the start of the programme, or be willing and able to travel to customer, office and operational sites as required.

What you'll get:

• Salary of £30,500
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Structured pathway into a permanent role at the end of the 2-year programme
• Flexible benefits package, to suit your needs
• Hybrid working - minimum 3 days on site (37.5 hour working week)
• Employee assistance programme
• Learning and development opportunities
• 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 Graduate opportunities close on 31st December 2026.

Successful candidates will be invited to attend an in-person Assessment Centre, designed to give you the opportunity to showcase your strengths and potential.

Activities may include group exercises, presentations and interviews that help us learn more about you, your skills and your suitability for the role.

Assessment Centres will take place during February in either our Leicester or Lowton depot.

Our Graduate Programme is due to commence on 6th September 2027, so you'll need to be available to start from this date.

What else do I need to know?

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