Trainee Traffic Installation Technician

Telent Technology Services Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Van & Fuel Card

34 days holiday, including public/bank

Company pension scheme

Occupational health support and Wellbe

Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and 쇼

Job summary

Telent Technology Services Ltd in the Midlands is recruiting a Trainee Traffic Installation Technician to join our field-based engineering team. You’ll install, maintain and test traffic signals and related electrical equipment across the UK, travel with a full driving license, and participate in a structured training path toward NVQ Levels and sector certifications.

You’ll work with skilled technicians, develop practical skills, handle cables, tools and vehicles, and be supported by our

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Willing to travel across regions and work in all weather.
• Experience or training in Electrical installations or related coursework.
• Commitment to training towards NVQ Levels and sector certifications.
• Ability to fault-find and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation of traffic technology equipment across the UK road network
• Pull, terminate and label electrical and communication cables to support new traffic technology installations.
• Work closely with experienced Installation Technicians to develop technical knowledge and practical skills.
• Maintain company tools, equipment and vehicles, ensuring they are kept clean, safe and fit for purpose.
• Participate in structured training and development programmes to build the skills required to become a fully qualified Traffic Installation Technician

Skills

Willingness to learn

Good communication

Problem solving

Tablet literacy

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Highways Electrical Installations

NVQ Level 3 in Highways Electrical Installations

Electrical course/diploma

Tools

Tablet

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Reporting into the Project Manager, the Trainee Traffic Installation Technician will work closely with our experienced Traffic Engineers to install, maintain and test a range of Traffic Signals / Traffic Lighting units, as well as additional Electrical components and equipment, in and around the Midlands region.

This is a “Field based” role - the successful applicant MUST hold a full UK driving license and be prepared to travel across the regions and be comfortable working in all-weathers.

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.

What you’ll do:

• Assist with the installation of traffic technology equipment across the UK road network
• Pull, terminate and label electrical and communication cables to support new traffic technology installations.
• Work closely with experienced Installation Technicians to develop technical knowledge and practical skills.
• Maintain company tools, equipment and vehicles, ensuring they are kept clean, safe and fit for purpose.
• Participate in structured training and development programmes to build the skills required to become a fully qualified Traffic Installation Technician

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:

• 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:

At Telent, we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage diverse perspectives across our teams.

The additional benefits with this role:

• Company Van & Fuel Card
• 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 Portal
• Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.

Values and Behaviours:

• Be Inclusive
• Take Responsibility
• Collaborate
• Be Customer-focussed

Join us and help deliver critical infrastructure projects that make a real difference.

It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

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