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Traffic Installation Technician
Location: Field based role, covering Salisbury, Wiltshire and Hampshire areas
Job type: Full time, Permanent
Ref: 1075
Telent are looking for a Traffic Installation Technician to join the Traffic Signal Engineering team - this is a FIELD BASED role that will predominantly cover the Salisbury / Wiltshire and Hampshire regions.
Due to an increase in work with our local authority customers, this is a fantastic opportunity to join us if you are looking to develop your electrical Installations / Installing experience within a niche Traffic Signalling industry. We can offer you further development AND offer an opportunity to complete the NVQ Level 2 Highways Electrical Systems certification with us, led by the LANTRA board.
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.
This Traffic Installation Technician role will see you install Traffic Signals / Traffic Signalling units and related equipment like Controllers, Radar Systems, including the installation of Ancillary equipment and other highways systems. This is an outdoors role, and requires someone that is happy to work out in the field who is a self-starter and driven to support the delivery of Traffic Installations projects.
Traffic Installation Technician - What you'll do:
- Carry out installations of Traffic Signalling and associated signalling equipment
- Carry out testing of signal equipment
- Installing cables and joints underground / overground
- Work from cable schematics and wiring diagrams to customer specifications
- Wire cables at top caps and basic controllers to an agreed specification
- Ensure test equipment, PPE and Vehicle are all compliant, with up-to-date certifications as required
- Ensure all site specifications for quality and accuracy are complied with
- Liaise with customers on site and other Contractors like Civils teams / Traffic Management that may also be on site
- Be aware of safety at work and be alert in identifying potential hazards by removing or minimizing them wherever possible by following all Health and Safety Procedures
- Apply installations experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise
- Work with a moderate degree of supervision but can work autonomously in line with direction and procedures
- Carry out on site risk assessments and follow method statements
- Attend Team brief / Toolbox talks as required
Traffic Installation Technician - Key requirements:
- Possess basic electrical installations experience
- Any current Traffic Signal installation experience advantageous, any experience in Street Lighting, ANPR systems, electrical equipment on highways, Speed cameras, outdoor CCTV, outdoor Lighting systems experience advantageous as well
- Has working knowledge and skills to perform a defined set of analytical/scientific methods or operational processes
- General IT skills - ability to use a Tablet and mobile device
- Works well within a team and as an individual
- Self-starter and a driven individual
- Has proficiency for following technical processes or procedures through job-related training and work experience
- Any relatable certification in electrical installation would be an advantage
Telent - 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 to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.
The additional benefits with this role:
- Commercial vehicle offered (long wheel base Van)
- Uncapped overtime option available
- 26 days annual leave, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually
- Company matched 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:
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.
We're guided by our values and behaviours:
- Be Inclusive
- Take Responsibility
- Collaborate
- Be Customer-focused
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