Trainee Traffic Signal Installation and Maintenance Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Maintenance of Traffic Signals and Maintenance Engineer
The suitable applicant will be invited to join a highly motivated and experienced team of engineers who install and maintain traffic signals across London. This is an opportunity to join a unique industry which requires a wide range of skills to be able to supply high risk safety critical services to our customers.
Our work covers planned and reactive maintenance work on the TFL traffic signal infrastructure 365 days of the year 24hrs a day. We provide a complete service from first attendance to make safe, diagnostic fault finding, excavation works, reinstatement, installation and repair of damaged equipment and installation and wiring of new computerised junction control and detection systems.
This is an all-weather outdoor working environment which can be physical demanding. Although training will be provided the suitable candidate will benefit by having a knowledge of electrical theory and experience in the highways environment and excavation works.
The successful applicant will ideally reside in Essex near the A13 or A127 corridor close to the M25. You will form part of a two-man team and will be required to read site drawings and specifications and have a logical approach to problem solving.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£26,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
masks to be worn at all times.
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Driving: 9 years (preferred)
Language:
- ENGLISH (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- CLEAN DRIVING LICENCE (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
- Night shift (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Traffic Signal Installation and Maintenance Engineer roles across mcf contracts ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £26,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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