Trainee Traffic Installation Technician

Trainee Traffic Installation Technician

Covering Hereford, Worcester, Gloucester, Oxford and Milton Keynes, with some travel to the depot in Wednesbury.

Telent is now looking for a Trainee Traffic Installation Technician to join a talented team of Traffic Signals / Traffic Lighting specialists covering the same region. Due to growth and demand from our customers, we have the opportunity to grow the Traffic team in this area. 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 weathers.

Are you looking for an opportunity to 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 are looking to kick‑start a new career? Are you looking for an accredited and structured training programme to 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. Join a high‑performing team doing complex and critical work and help build and keep the nation’s critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.

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 complement, in and around the region.

Training will not just be in a classroom; it will 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.

You will naturally have an intrigue and interest in field‑based Engineering, and ideally already have some exposure to anything Electrical Installations focussed – 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 are keen to start a new career, we encourage you to apply.

• 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 work through fault‑finding instructions and specifications
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Good communication skills and can use a tablet / computer literate
• Willingness to undertake a drugs & alcohol test to ensure compliance

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 rely on our committed team to deliver.

We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to be themselves and to thrive at work.

• 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 portal
• Discounts on cinema, restaurants and shopping with Telent Reward scheme

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We’re 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. 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.