Trainee Technician

SRL Traffic Systems

Wigan

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle & Fuel Card
Laptop / Mobile phone
Performance-based incentives
PPE Provided
Company pension
Free confidential health support
Training & personal development
Flexible working
Referral bonuses

Job summary

A leading transport solutions company in Wigan seeks a Technician to support daily depot operations, including the setup and management of portable traffic systems. The ideal candidate will ensure safety, conduct inspections, and manage customer interactions. The role offers comprehensive benefits, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

  • Proven skills and experience in mechanics or related field.
  • Happy to work in different environments and adapt to changing situations.
  • Ability to operate tools and maintain safety protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Support the depot daily and conduct setup of portable traffic lights.
  • Ensure safety during all operations at depots and customer sites.
  • Conduct inspections and repairs on site and manage vehicle maintenance.

Skills

Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Full driving license – No more than 6 points
Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
Resourceful and excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to deliver excellent customer experience
Safety prioritization
Reliable and flexible team player
Organised and trustworthy
Basic electrical skills
Understanding of testing and repairs process
Experience in stock control
Driving larger vehicles and towing trailers

Education

GCSE grade C (4) in English and Maths

Job description

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Overview

Looking for a hands‑on role with a leading company in intelligent transport solutions? SRL are at the forefront of traffic management innovation, providing temporary traffic systems like portable signals, message boards, and CCTV. Our mission is to create safer, more efficient roads through sustainable solutions.

About the Role

The primary role of a Technician is to support the depot daily and, on a rota‑d, out of hours on call with delivery and setup of portable traffic lights and collections. Carry out battery exchanges on site, along with carrying out inspection and repairs of our TFL hire fleet and trailer hire fleet in our own depots as well as at our customers' locations and sites. To meet objectives and targets set by the Regional Manager.

PPE, a mobile phone, company van and a fuel card will be provided. Hours of work will be 42.5 weekly. Overtime will be applied on a as and when required basis- on call rota between the Technicians is expected on a rota basis to meet the depot requirements. Shift pattern: 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday. Overtime, call out rates & fixed price rates are all claimable and can be discussed further during the interview process.

Key Accountabilities
  • Ensure that all works conducted within our depots and at our customer sites are undertaken with full regard for the safety of yourself, your colleagues, and our clients, whilst ensuring all areas are always maintained to the highest standards of housekeeping.
  • Ensure that all works conducted are undertaken with full regard for the environment, with the aim of preventing or minimising any pollution incidents.
  • Follow all company health and safety procedures, whilst being alert and able to identify potential hazards to ensure these risks are either removed or the hazard minimised to an acceptable level of risk.
  • Supporting a “Don’t walk by” culture by Reporting, near misses, with an aim of preventing these instances developing into a potential accident.
  • Read, sign, and comply with all company toolbox talks, risk assessments, method statements and COSHH assessments.
  • Whilst attending client’s sites, conduct yourself in a courteous and professional manner.
  • All client local site rules must be followed whilst working at their premises or sites.
  • Responsible for building and maintaining professional working Relationships with your colleagues in all departments.
  • Responsible for the safe working procedures always.
  • Responsible for carrying out full inspection, service and repair of our hire fleet.
  • Responsible for completing all relevant inspection paperwork for all assets that have been worked on. Identifying fair wear and tear and customer damage.
  • Responsible for cleanliness and legal compliance of your vehicle by carrying out daily checks along with work tools and spares stock.
  • Responsible for making sure that all SRL checked equipment is fit for purpose and quarantined if not until repairs have been carried out.
  • Responsible for liaising with customers both before and after visits.
  • Responsible for completing all the relevant paperwork and obtaining signatures and PO’s where required prior to leaving site.
  • Responsible for always working safely, wearing the correct PPE and keeping the work area neat and tidy.
  • Responsible for ensuring the van spares stock usage is recorded and replenished when the minimum stock levels are reached.
  • You always represent the companies’ best interests, by presenting yourselves in a smart and professional manner.
  • Responsible for supporting our training team in the development of yourself to ensure you can undertake the duties expected of them both safely and professionally.
  • To perform other appropriate duties as assigned by the line manager.
Key Skills
  • The ability to work alone and as part of a team.
  • Full driving license – No more than 6 points (Mandatory)
  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to react to changing demands in a professional manner.
  • Resourceful, and excellent problem‑solving skills.
  • Ability to deliver an excellent customer experience both internally and externally.
  • A person who takes the safety of themselves and others as their number 1 priority.
  • A reliable and flexible team player.
  • Organised, trustworthy and initiative‑taking.
  • This is a physical demanding job.
  • Enthusiastic and collaborative approach.
  • Basic electrical skills.
  • An understanding of testing and repairs process.
  • Understand or have worked in an area of stock control.
  • Experience of driving larger vehicles (vans) and towing trailers.
Qualifications
  • GCSE grade C (4) in English and Maths.
What’s in it for You
  • Company Vehicle & Fuel Card (if applicable to your role)
  • Laptop / Mobile phone (if applicable to your role)
  • Additional earning potential with Overtime and On‑call (if applicable to your role)
  • Performance‑based incentives
  • PPE Provided (if applicable to your role)
  • Company pension
  • Free confidential health, wellbeing and legal support
  • Access to People Safe app and Wisdom app (one‑stop apps for support available for a range of offerings)
  • Training & personal development
  • Flexible working (if applicable to your role)
  • Earn up to £500 for referring candidates from our Refer a Friend scheme (terms and conditions apply)

In return for your proven skills and experience, you will reap from a range of company benefits. You will join a supportive team that’s empowered to express ideas and make improvements.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. SRL Traffic Systems is an equal opportunities employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect. If you require any adjustments, we are happy to discuss that with you. Please contact our HR team in confidence.

What you will need and what you need to know
  • A valid driving license- no more than 6 points (if applicable to your role)
  • Able to use technology (laptop / tablet / mobile phone)
  • Happy to travel on a regional / national basis as required (if applicable to your role)
  • We care about our colleagues here at SRL. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, we conduct comprehensive D&A (Drugs and Alcohol) testing for all new starters. This proactive measure ensures that we uphold our high standards of safety, compliance, and well‑being for everyone in the workplace.
How to Apply

Please complete our application process for consideration. Our recruitment team will be in touch should you meet the requirements for the role you have applied to.

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