Traffic Installation Technician

Traffic Installation Technician

Location: Field based role, covering Salisbury, Wiltshire and Hampshire areas

Job type: Full time, Permanent

Ref: 1075

Telent are now looking for a Traffic Installation Technician to join the Traffic Signals 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 opportunities AND an option to complete the NVQ Level 2 Highways Electrical Systems certification through 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 installing Traffic Signals / Traffic Signalling units and equipment like Controllers and Radar Systems, including the installation of Ancillary equipment, Cahmbers and Coils underground, and other related highways systems. This is an outdoors role, and requires someone that is happy to work in the field who is a self-starter, self-motivated and driven to support the delivery of key Traffic Signals installations projects.

Traffic Installation Technician - What you'll do:

• Carry out installations of road Traffic Signals units / road Traffic Signalling units and associated electrical equipment
• Carry out testing of road Traffic signal equipment
• Installing cables / cabling 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 all test equipment, PPE and Vehicle are 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 the Civils teams / Traffic Management team that may also be on site
• Be aware of Health & Safety at work and be alert in identifying potential hazards by removing or minimizing them wherever possible, following all Health & 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 where applicable and follow method statements
• Attend team briefs / Toolbox talks as required

Traffic Installation Technician - Key requirements:

• Possess basic electrical installations experience
• Any current road Traffic Signal installation experience is advantageous, although, any experience in Street Lighting installs, ANPR systems installs, any Highways related electrical equipment installs, Speed Camera installs, outdoor CCTV installs, outdoor Lighting system installs, Fibre & Copper installs, or other outdoor equipment install experience is advantageous
• 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 phone device
• Works well within a team and as an individual
• Self-starter, self-motivated and a driven individual that is keen to develop an Engineering career
• Has proficiency for following technical processes or procedures through job-related training and work experience
• Any relatable Certification in Electrical Installations / City & Guilds / NVQ's / NRSWA / CSCS / NHSS / Chapter 8 certs 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:

• Competitive starting salary and yearly pay reviews
• Commercial company vehicle offered (long wheel base Van)
• Uncapped overtime options available
• 26 days annual leave, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually
• Company matched pension scheme (4%-6% contribution matched)
• A range of family friendly policies
• Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal (24/7)
• Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward & Discounts scheme

About Telent:

Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology of the UK's critical digital infrastructure. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. You'll be part of a team of more than 2,400 brilliant, dedicated people committed to getting the job done well.

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