Trainee Traffic Installation Technican - Structured Training Programme (Previous Relevant Experince

Telent; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Trainee Traffic Installation Technician to join their Carlisle team. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in electrical installations, supporting traffic signals and lighting systems. The ideal candidate should be motivated to learn, hold an Electrical Engineering diploma, and possess a full UK driving license. The position includes structured training towards NVQ certifications and numerous employee benefits, including a company vehicle and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Fully kitted out Commercial Vehicle

Full fitted PPE

Overtime options available

Full training and access to Sector 8 certifications

34 days holiday plus buy/sell option

Company pension scheme

Occupational health support

Discounts with Telent Reward scheme

Qualifications

• Interest in field-based Engineering and Electrical Installations.
• Willingness to learn through on-the-job and online training.
• Must hold a full UK Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and test Traffic Signals and Lighting units.
• Work closely with experienced Traffic Engineers.
• Progress towards achieving NVQ certifications.

Skills

Motivation to learn

Problem-solving ability

Good communication skills

Electrical installations knowledge

Education

Electrical Engineering Diploma / Certificate

Tools

Tablet/computer literacy

Job description

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

Trainee Traffic Installation Technician

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 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 license 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, itll 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 thats working with electrical equipment, lighting, controllers, detection boxes etc, or youve had some experience in a College course. If you dont 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 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 PortalDiscounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.

Were passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. xwzovoh People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.