Traffic Installation Technician

Telent Technology Services Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

34 days holiday with option to buy/sll

Company pension scheme

Wellbeing portal

Discounts with Telent Rewards

Job summary

Telent Technology Services Ltd is seeking a Traffic Installation Technician to install traffic signals and ancillary equipment across the West Midlands region. The role involves wiring, testing, and commissioning to meet project specifications, with a focus on safety and quality.

You will produce cable schematics, perform on-site cable terminations, and complete risk assessments while adhering to method statements. A valid UK driving licence and pre-employment screening are required.

Qualifications

• Basic electrical knowledge or equivalent experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience in traffic installation is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Time management and ability to meet project deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol test may be required.

Responsibilities

• Install traffic signal systems and associated equipment per project specs.
• Produce cable schematics and wiring diagrams for customers.
• Test and commission traffic signal equipment for optimal performance.
• Install and joint cables safely and in line with guidelines.
• Terminate cables at top caps and basic controllers to spec.

Skills

Traffic installation

Electrical wiring

Testing and commissioning

Cable installations

Quality and safety awareness

Time management

Education

Electrical knowledge or equivalent

Tools

PPE and test equipment

Job description

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Traffic Installation Technician will install traffic signals, including the installation of ancillary equipment and highways systems across the West Midlands region.

What you’ll do:

• Install traffic signal systems and associated equipment in line with project specifications and industry standards
• Produce accurate cable schematics and wiring diagrams tailored to customer requirements
• Conduct thorough testing and commissioning of traffic signal equipment to ensure optimal performance
• Install and joint cables safely and efficiently in accordance with technical guidelines
• Carry out precise cable terminations at top caps and basic controllers to agreed specifications
• Complete on-site risk assessments and adhere strictly to approved method statements
• Maintain all test equipment, PPE, and company vehicles in full compliance with current certification and safety regulations
• Ensure all installations meet required quality standards, delivering accuracy and attention to detail at every stage

Who you are:

You are an experienced Traffic or Electrical Installation Engineer with a strong background in installing, wiring, and testing electrical equipment. You have hands‑on experience working with cable installations and on‑site commissioning, ensuring all work meets strict quality and safety standards.

Key Requirements:

• Basic electrical knowledge or equivalent experience in electrical engineering
• Experience gained within Traffic installation is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills
• Time management and ability to meet project deadlines
• Full UK driving license
• Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre‑employment Drug and Alcohol test prior to commencing work

What we offer:

A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver.

We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.

The additional benefits with this role:

• Company Van & Fuel Card
• 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually OR 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually
• Company pension scheme
• A range of family friendly policies
• Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
• Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.

We are guided by our values and behaviours:

• Be Inclusive
• Take Responsibility
• Collaborate
• Be Customer‑focussed

Join us and help deliver critical infrastructure projects that make a real difference.

It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

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