Trainee Traffic Installation Technican

Telent Technology Services Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully fitted commercial vehicle

Full training

34 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Occupational health support

Discounts on cinema and shopping

Job summary

A leading technology services company is looking for a Trainee Traffic Installation Technician in Carlisle. This field-based role offers opportunities for hands-on experience alongside experienced Traffic Engineers. Candidates should have an electrical engineering diploma and a passion for learning. Benefits include a fully fitted vehicle, training towards NVQ qualifications, and 34 days of holiday per year. Candidates must hold a full UK driving license and be willing to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Interest in field-based engineering and exposure to electrical installations.
• Ability to use a tablet/computer.
• Willingness to undertake a drugs and alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and test traffic signals and traffic lighting units.
• Work closely with an experienced Traffic Engineer.
• Participate in training towards NVQ Level 2 and Level 3.

Skills

Motivation and willingness to learn

Problem-solving abilities

Good communication skills

Education

Electrical engineering diploma or certificate

Job description

Join to apply for the Trainee Traffic Installation Technician role at Telent Technology Services Ltd. Telent is looking for a trainee to join our Traffic Signals / Traffic Lighting specialists in the Carlisle area. Due to growth we will expand the traffic team. This is a field‑based role – the successful applicant must hold a full UK driving licence and be prepared to travel across the region and work in all‑weather conditions.

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop field‑based, hands‑on experience? Do you have electrical installations knowledge or experience? Do you hold an electrical engineering diploma or certificate and are looking to kick‑start a new career? Are you looking for an accredited structured training programme to test and develop your knowledge?

What you’ll do

As a trainee within our Traffic Signals team, you will work closely with an experienced Traffic Engineer to install, maintain and test traffic signals and traffic lighting units, alongside all electrical components and equipment in the Carlisle region.

Training blends classroom, desk‑based and online learning, progressing towards an NVQ Level 2 in Highways Electrical Installations (LANTRA), then NVQ Level 3, and sector certifications such as ECS and the National Highways Sector Scheme (NHSS) Chapter 8.

Who you are

You have an interest in field‑based engineering and preferably some exposure to electrical installations—working with equipment, lighting, controllers, detection boxes or a college course experience. If you have no experience, we encourage you to apply.

Key requirements and behaviours

• Motivation and willingness to learn through on‑the‑job and online learning
• Previous experience of electrical installations or a holder of an electrical course/diploma or similar
• Ability to problem‑solve and provide ideas – think outside the box and work through fault‑finding instructions and specifications
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Good communication skills and ability to use a tablet/computer
• Willingness to undertake a drugs and alcohol test to ensure compliance

What we offer

Telent offers a career with opportunities to learn, develop skills and make an impact. We nurture talent and create an inclusive culture.

Additional benefits

• Fully fitted commercial vehicle and fuel card
• Full fitted PPE
• Overtime options available
• Full training and access to sector and NVQ training
• 34 days holiday including public holidays (or 26 days plus public holidays) with option to buy/sell days annually
• Company pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Occupational health support and wellbeing portal
• Discounts on cinema, restaurants and shopping with Telent reward scheme

About Telent

Telent is passionate about creating an inclusive culture that respects diversity. Learn more by watching our video.