Traffic Systems Apprentice Engineer

Yunex Traffic; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded qualification

Salary of £16,000 per year

Flexible benefits package

Employee assistance programme

Learning and development opportunities

Career development support

Job summary

Yunex Traffic UK is recruiting for an Apprentice to join our Emerging Talent programme. You will gain real-world experience, work toward a recognised qualification, and earn a salary while developing practical and professional skills for a career in traffic technology.

From day one you will contribute to live projects, learn from experienced professionals, and grow your network through events and development activities.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs at 4 or above, including Maths and English (or Functional Skills/ Apprenticeship equivalent)
• Desirable; a keen interest in Engineering
• Enjoy collaborating with others to find innovative solutions.
• Have a willingness to self-learn, research and take a creative approach to problem solving.
• Possess good organisational and time management skills to assist in completing the academic qualifications and occupational skills developments within this apprenticeship.
• Take ownership of challenges and ideas
• Be forward thinking and inquisitive.
• Willing to learn to drive if you do not already, with an ideal to be passed by completion of Year 1 of the apprenticeship (dependant on age of applicant)
• Have good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrate effective listening and teamwork skills, to create a collaborative work environment and strengthen relationships.
• Be IT literate; able to use Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair traffic signal assets, ancillary equipment, and highway systems, working independently or as part of a team.
• Diagnose and resolve faults, delivering both reactive and planned maintenance activities to agreed service levels.
• Complete remedial works following incidents, equipment failures, or damage.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards, specifications, and company procedures.
• Use tools, equipment, access systems, and manual handling aids safely and in line with training and risk assessments.
• Work collaboratively with customers, colleagues, and contractors on site.
• Accurately record and submit work details, clearance notes, and asset data using relevant digital systems.
• Support continuous improvement through accurate data collection and adoption of new processes and ways of working.
• Maintain compliance with industry standards, including HERS requirements, mandatory training, and relevant qualifications.
• Champion a positive Health & Safety culture through risk assessments, reporting, equipment checks, and safe working practices.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to self-learn

Organisational skills

IT literate

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Yunex Traffic UK is recruiting for an Apprentice to join our Emerging Talent programme. You will gain real-world experience, work toward a recognised qualification, and earn a salary while developing practical and professional skills for a career in traffic technology.

From day one you will contribute to live projects, learn from experienced professionals, and grow your network through events and development activities.