Traffic Engineer

Traffic Engineer Rochford covering the Essex region (Field based) Full time, permanent

Telent are looking for an addition to the region Traffic Essex Engineering team due to growth and increased demand from our customers. We are looking for an experienced, Traffic Engineer who has a proven track record of maintaining and rectifying faults on Traffic Signals Units / Traffic Lighting Systems. This is a field based role which will see you travel across the West Essex region in all weather conditions.

Reporting to the Contract Manager, the successful Traffic Signals Maintenance Engineer will be required to carry out maintenance works of Traffic Signals units / Traffic Light systems, detection boxes, Traffic Lights controllers, and get involved in planned maintenance and “switch off” activities. Additional duties may include the commissioning of Traffic Signals / Traffic Lighting equipment if or when required.

The successful Traffic Signals Maintenance Engineer will also be required to liaise with the customer(s) on-site, to fault find, troubleshoot, and rectify various issues and problems with Traffic Signals / Traffic Light systems and units.

The Traffic Signals Maintenance Engineer will need to be flexible to travel across the Essex region. You will also be required to be a part of an on‑call standby rota of 1‑in‑4 weeks (covering weekends and night time call outs if and when required).

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.

• Follow all site specifications and ensure upkeep of quality and accuracy
• Demonstrate a strong following of all Health & Safety policies and procedures and be alert in identifying potential hazards by removing or minimising them wherever possible
• Apply proven Traffic Signals / Traffic Lighting maintenance experience to assigned works across the Essex region
• Work within the standard operating procedure, and follow scientific methods
• Carry out planned Periodic Inspectionsof Traffic Signals / Traffic Light Systems
• Attend reactive faults and planned periodic inspections as required by the contract(s)
• Interrogate all types of Traffic Controllers (Traffic Signals Controllers) and carry out fault analysis under supervision of a Senior Traffic Engineer
• Complete any maintenance works on Traffic Signals / Traffic Lights Systems in line with agreed schedules and SLA’s
• Work outdoors in all-weathers, and attend the Rochford depot from time to time

As the successful Traffic Signals Maintenance Engineer, you will ideally have previous and/or current experience working with Traffic Signals Units / Traffic Light Systems, maintaining them against technical specifications and be proficient in a range of technical processes and procedures, through job‑related training and experience. Strong communication skills are also required for this position as you will be customer facing, alongside a strong customer service focus – this attribute is essential when it comes down to the success of our work.

• Electrical knowledge or equivalent Traffic Signals Units / Traffic Lights maintenance experience
• Strong knowledge of and experience with Traffic Controllers, Switches, Detection Boxes, and any associated equipment relating to Traffic Signals Units / Traffic Lights
• Fully NHSS / HERS accredited through Sector 8 / Chapter 8
• Full UK Driving Licence holder

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 be themselves and to thrive at work.

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