Technology Engineer – Dartford

Connect Plus Services; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology maintenance firm in Dartford is looking for a qualified technician to join their team, focused on maintaining vital systems like CCTV and traffic signals. This role promises career growth and offers flexible working arrangements. Ideal candidates should have an understanding of communication systems and hold relevant qualifications. The position includes a generous benefits package such as smart working options and 25 days of paid leave.

Benefits

Smart working with flexible hours

25 days paid annual leave

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience working on Motorway communications or closely related systems.
• NHSS8 Certified.
• Able to work in different areas of the network.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve Area 5 technology assets.
• Provide first-line support for technicians.
• Ensure systems are maintained within contractual requirements.

Skills

Qualified to HNC or B/TEC in electronics/telecommunications engineering

Good knowledge of NH communications infrastructure

NMCS 2 Communications experience

Flexibility in working approaches

Education

HNC or B/TEC Higher National Certificate

Tools

MIDAS

CCTV

VMS

ERTs

NTIS

Traffic Signals

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Connect Plus Services Technology Maintenance Team, where you’ll play a key part in maintaining and improving Area 5 technology assets. Working on vital systems such as CCTV, ERT, MIDAS, RCC, NTIS, SVD, traffic signals, and message signs, you’ll ensure that technology across the network is kept safe, reliable, and compliant with contractual requirements and timescales.

You’ll also provide first-line support for technicians, helping them develop their skills and understanding of the network while offering technical advice and guidance.

With over 15 years remaining on this major project, the role offers not only the variety and challenge of working with cutting-edge infrastructure but also the long-term stability and career growth that comes from being part of a project of national importance.

What you’ll be doing

• Adhere to ‘Zero Harm’ safety process at all times.
• Provide a customer focused/service/commercial approach to work.
• Ensure systems are maintained and repaired within contractual requirements through efficient and effective working.
• Ensure NH Service Now data is captured and entered correctly and all data accurate.
• Attends faults, knockdowns etc. and carries out reactive maintenance including the reinstatement of sites, cable and equipment damaged by others.
• Carries out fault / failure rectification and maintenance duties, included within the shift / on-call rota and/or out of hours maintenance within the contract response times.
• Provides technical liaison for third party faults.
• Responsibility for ensuring that all faults are repaired within Contract timescales.
• Responsibility for ensuring all planned maintenance is carried out within contract timescales.
• Assist the sub-contractor as necessary for work on Traffic Signal systems and related equipment.
• Responsibility of employer’s stores, ensuring all stock is booked in and out.
• Ensure that the communications infrastructure is being maintained to standard.
• Record and report any health and safety concerns to your line manager ASAP.
• Manage time and vehicle efficiently whilst on the network.
• Provide a customer focused/service/commercial approach to work

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified to HNC or B/TEC Higher National Certificate in electronics/ telecommunications engineering (or an agreed equivalent qualification), or 5 years’ experience working on Motorway communications or closely related systems.
• NHSS8 Certified.
• Good knowledge of NH communications infrastructure and standards.
• NMCS 2 Communications experience i.e. good all round technology experience e.g. MIDAS, CCTV, VMS, ERTs, NTIS, HAWIS, Traffic Signals etc.
• Experience of NRTS and NRTS ways of working.
• Able to work in different areas of the network and be flexible on working approaches.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

– Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
– 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
– Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
– Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Connect Plus Services (CPS) brings together the collective strength of our parent companies – Balfour Beatty, AtkinsRealis and Egis Road Operation UK. With around 600 people, based at eight locations across the M25 network, we work on behalf of Connect Plus and National Highways to manage the operation of the M25 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, from routine maintenance to managing the whole-life requirement of thousands of assets across the network.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visitwww.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence ‘Employer Recognition Scheme’ and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

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