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Traffic Engineer

Location: Salisbury Depot (Field based role)

Job type: Full time, Permanent

Ref: 875

Benefits: Competitive starting salary and yearly pay reviews - 26 days annual leave AND bank holidays - Fully kitted out company van AND fuel card (private use available at a small fixed cost) - Full PPE and handheld devices / laptop / phone supplied - 1-in-4 week on-call / standby (standard flat rate paid) - Opportunity to complete and achieve the Level 3 NVQ in Highways Electrical Installation diploma (support provided) - Many other Telent benefits including family friendly policies

Telent have a new opportunity for a Traffic Engineer to join the team. Due to an influx of work within the local authority sector, we are looking for a fully-fledged, or experienced Traffic Signals Installations / Traffic Signals Maintenance expert to come on board. This role is based out of our Salisbury (SP5 3HF) depot and is a field based role - a full UK drivers license (Manual & Automatic) is required, with the flexibility to travel straight to site using a tablet to take on work packs and scheduled works.

The Traffic Engineer role will see you take part in key commissioning, maintenance and inspections activities of Traffic Signals units and associated Traffic Signals equipment across the Salisbury area / Wiltshire region.

At Telent, you will have the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. To keep things moving, to connect people. It's important work that we are passionate about. Learning fast, inspiring colleagues, and making the entire organisation run smoother and better. Join us and help keep the nations critical networks connected and protected 24/7.

Traffic Engineer - What you'll do:

Complete planned periodic inspections in line with agreed schedules and SLA's
Complete maintenance in line with agreed schedules and SLA's
Attend assigned reactive faults as required by the contract
Interrogate all types of Traffic Signals controllers and carry out fault analysis
Ensure test equipment, PPE and vehicle are all compliant with up-to-date certification as required
Ensure works are completed in accordance with site specifications
Follow site specifications for quality and accuracy
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
Has full proficiency in a range of technical processes or procedures relating to Traffic Signals and associated equipment (or deep skills in a single area) through job-related training and considerable work experience
Completes a variety of atypical assignments
Works within defined technical processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments
Works with a minimal degree of supervision, with oversight focused only on complex new assignments
Proposes improvements to processes
Review KPI Reports and liaise with Technical Support Engineer as appropriate
Carry out on site risk assessments and follow method statements
Attend Team brief / Toolbox talks as required
Carry out Site Acceptance Tests with Clients (basic sites)Traffic Engineer - Who you are:

The ideal Traffic Engineer will already hold their NVQ Level 3 Highways Electrical diploma, but profiles with experience of carrying out Traffic Signals Maintenance, Inspections and Commissioning and even Installations, will be fully welcomed. We are looking for flexibility to travel straight to site across the Wiltshire and Salisbury region, able to complete a 1-in-4 week on-call / standby rota, and be able to and wanting to further develop your career and experience in the Traffic Engineering team. If you are an experienced Installation Engineer working on related Highways equipment (eg. Street Lighting, Gantries, CCTV, ANPR etc.) we would love to hear from you as we can further develop your career.

Traffic Engineer - Key requirements:

Knowledge of Electrical Maintenance / Electrical Installations or possess equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering / Traffic Engineering / Traffic Signals
General IT skills with the ability to use a Tablet
Works well within a team
Possesses a full UK Driving LicenseTelent - 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 + yearly pay reviews
Fully kitted out company vehicle, fuel card and all PPE
Capped/uncapped overtime
1-in-4 week on call / standby (paid flat rate)
26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to purchase up to 10 days at the beginning of each holiday year (January)
Company matched pension scheme (4-6% contribution matched)
A range of family friendly policies
Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
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