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Job Description: Trainee Traffic Maintenance Engineer

Aylesford, Kent, United Kingdom

Job Info:

• Job Identification: 1276
• Job Category: Operations Delivery
• Posting Date: 03/05/2025, 08:22 AM
• Location: Point 3, Warwick, CV34 5AH, GB
• Apply Before: 04/02/2025, 07:22 AM
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Driving Required: Yes
• Drug and Alcohol Testing Required: Yes

Job Description:

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.

Reporting into the Contract Manager, the Trainee Traffic Maintenance Engineer will join a talented team of Traffic Signals specialists in the Kent region. 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 and around the Kent region.

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 Highways Sector Scheme (NHSS) Chapter 8.

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, 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 work through “fault finding instructions”
• Full UK Driving Licence holder
• Able to and willing to undertake a Drugs & Alcohol test to ensure compliance

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 ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, celebrating diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and 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

Learn more about Telent:

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We’re passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are 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.

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About Us:

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 3,000 brilliant, dedicated people committed to getting the job done well.

Brilliance brought together.

We are guided by our values and behaviours: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focused.