Trainee Traffic Installation Technican

Telent Technology Services Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is looking for a Trainee Traffic Installation Technician in the Carlisle area. This role is field-based, requiring a full UK driving licence and a willingness to work in various weather conditions. Candidates should have some knowledge of electrical installations or related qualifications. The position offers a structured training program leading to NVQ certifications. Join a high-performing team to help maintain critical infrastructure.

Benefits

Fully kitted out Commercial Vehicle and Fuel card

Full fitted PPE

Overtime options available

34 days holiday, including public holidays

Company pension scheme

Occupational health support

Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK Driving Licence.
• Previous experience in Electrical installations or relevant courses.
• Able to undertake a Drugs & Alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Traffic Engineers to install and maintain Traffic Signals.
• Engage in a mix of on-the-job, desk-based, and online training.
• Progress towards NVQ Level 2 in Highways Electrical Installations.

Skills

Electrical Installations knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Computer literate

Education

Electrical Engineering Diploma / Certificate

Job description

Telent are now looking for a Trainee Traffic Installation Technician to join a talented team of Traffic Signals / Traffic Lighting specialists in the Carlisle area. Due to growth and demand from our customer(s), we are in a position to grow the Traffic team in this region. 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 be comfortable working in all weathers.

Are you looking for an opportunity where you can develop your field based, hands on experience? Do you already have Electrical Installations knowledge or experience? Do you hold an Electrical Engineering (or similar) Diploma / Certificate, and looking to kick‑start a new career? Are you looking for an accredited and structured training programme to really test and develop your knowledge?

When you join our Engineering Team at Telent, you'll be empowered to innovate and drive common solutions, working closely with technical experts who are proud of the impact their work makes. Come join a high‑performing team doing complex and critical work. Help build and keep the nation’s critical infrastructure connected and protected 24 / 7.

What you’ll do

As a trainee within our Traffic Signals team, a typical day would see you working closely with one of our experienced Traffic Engineers to install, maintain and test a range of Traffic Signals / Traffic Lighting units and all Electrical components and equipment that compliment, in and around the Carlisle region.

Training will not just be in a classroom, it’ll be a mixture of on‑the‑job learning, desk‑based and online learning, which will help you progress towards achieving an NVQ Level 2 in Highways Electrical Installations (led by LANTRA), then the NVQ Level 3, and finally, all Sector based certifications such as ECS and the National Highways Sector Scheme (NHSS) Chapter 8.

Who you are

You will naturally have an intrigue and interest in field‑based Engineering, and ideally already have some exposure to anything Electrical Installations focused – whether that’s working with electrical equipment, lighting, controllers, detection boxes etc., or you’ve had some experience in a College course. If you don’t have experience, and you are keen to start a new career, we encourage you to apply.

Key requirements / 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 – ultimately the job requires you to think outside the box, and working through ‘fault finding’ instructions and specifications
• Hold a full UK Driving Licence
• Good communications skills and have the ability to use a Tablet / computer literate
• Able to and willing to undertake a Drugs & Alcohol test to ensure compliancy

What we offer

A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies and customers 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 on‑going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone be themselves and to thrive at work.

The additional benefits with this role

• Fully kitted out Commercial Vehicle and Fuel card
• Full fitted PPE
• Overtime options available
• Full training and access to Sector 8 / Chapter 8 certifications and NVQ training
• 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually
• 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.

About Telent

Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission‑critical communications and technology. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. You’ll be part of a team of more than 3,000 brilliant, dedicated people committed to getting the job done well.

Brilliance brought together.

We are guided by our values and behaviours :

Be Inclusive

Take Responsibility

Collaborate

Be Customer‑focussed