Highways Technology Engineer

Job Description

Traffic Signals Engineer

Do you enjoy working with a down to earth, supportive team but at the same time be relied on to use your own initiative to find solutions to problem out in the field? Our Field teams are critical in the delivery of our contracts, whether that is delivering or supervising maintenance, installation, cabling or civils works. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.

Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager, you will undertake reactive and planned maintenance on Traffic Signals Technology equipment covering the M25. The role will require you to work standby every 1 in 4 weeks which will also include nights. 

 What you’ll do: 

  • Ideally have / gain knowledge and application of current Traffic Signals technologies, standards specifications and best practice relating to National Highways Motorway and trunk road communications systems
  • Complete essential maintenance tasks on Traffic Signals equipment, as laid down by agreed maintenance schedules
  • Attend to emergency faults and knock downs and carry out corrective maintenance including the reinstatement of sites, cable and equipment damaged by others.
  • Complete dynamic risk assessments for work activities and be proactive in managing safety at all times
  • Attend to faults outside normal working hours on a rota basis
  • Must be prepared to sign up to out of hour’s callout and to work nights as required by the contract

Who you are:

You will ideally have previous Traffic Signals experience or similar technology and looking to use this knowledge and gain an understanding of Traffic Signals technology equipment.

Key Requirements:

  • Electrical background, ideally 18th edition or equivalent 
  • Experience of working in the Roadside Technology industry.
  • PC literate / IT Proficient
  • G39 Awareness of working near live power
  • Full UK driving licence

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.

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
  • 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell five days each year
  • 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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