Telent Technology Services Ltd
Trainee Traffic Maintenance Engineer
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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.
Job Role
Trainee Traffic Maintenance Engineer
Reporting To: Traffic Maintenance Supervisor
The Trainee Traffic Maintenance Engineer will join a talented team of Traffic Signals specialists in the Newcastle and surrounding areas. Due to growth and demand from our customer(s), we are in a position to grow our Traffic team in this region.
What you’ll do
As a Trainee Traffic Maintenance Engineer, you will work closely with one of our experienced Traffic Engineers to troubleshoot, fix, maintain, and test a range of Traffic Signals / Traffic Lights and electrical equipment that is associated with this, in the Newcastle and surrounding areas.
Training:
Training isn’t in a classroom; it is a healthy mix of ‘on the job’ learning, providing you with an opportunity to work towards an NVQ in Electrical Installations and Sector-based certifications such as ECS and the National Highways Sector Scheme (NHSS) Chapter 8.
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Who you are
You will naturally have an interest in troubleshooting, fixing, testing, and maintaining Electrical equipment, and already have some exposure to anything electrical - whether that’s working with outdoor lighting, CCTV’s, controllers, detection boxes, telecommunications / radio equipment, etc., or you’ve had some experience via a College-related course / Diploma.
Key Requirements
- Motivation and willingness to learn on the job and via online learning
- Previous experience of Electrical testing, maintenance, fixing, or installing, 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”
- Full UK Driving Licence holder
- Able to and willing to undertake a Drugs & Alcohol test to ensure compliancy
What we offer
A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies, and clients, 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.
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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 feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.
The additional benefits with this role
- Company Van
- 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
Our Values and Behaviours
- Be Inclusive
- Take Responsibility
- Collaborate
- Be Customer-focused
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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