Trainee Traffic Installation Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Trainee Electrical Technician - Micklefield
This is an outstanding opportunity! Are you looking for that first step in your career where a full, structured training programme is offered, you work with a Team of supportive colleagues, and you can see the career pathway opportunities in front of you?
As a Trainee Electrical Technician, a typical day will involve working closely with one of our experienced Team to maintain, install and test a range of electrical equipment. Training isnβt in a classroom, it is a mix of βon the jobβ learning, progressing towards an NVQ in Electrical Installations and Sector based certifications such as ECS β all while getting paid full time!
The progression from a Trainee will depend on what you enjoy about the job β but typically our Trainees progress into Installers, Engineers β and then on to Supervisors and Managers.
What do you need to apply?
- Motivation and willingness to learn!
- An interest and/or some exposure to anything electrical β whether thatβs tinkering with computers, youβve had some work experience, or a college course
- Ability to problem solve β ultimately the job requires thinking outside the box, following fault finding instructions and
- The role does come with a vehicle, so a drivers license is Essential.
Excellent employee benefits:
- Company Van
- Uncapped overtime options
- 33 days holiday (including public holidays) plus the option to buy or sell 5 days of annual leave every year
- Company (matched %) Pension scheme
- Life insurance
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Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
And more!
Telent is a technology partner to some of the biggest names in the Rail, Traffic and Highways sectors β we help to keep the UK moving. Telent have been delivering intelligent transport solutions for over 30 years, and we are continually growing with over 2,900+ employees and 500+ field-based Engineers across the UK.
*** If you are currently in a builder / cabling / fibre engineering / electrician mate / electrical maintenance / Traffic Management / Traffic Management Operative position, then this role may also be for you!
Telent is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion.
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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 (Β£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: Telecommunications Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Traffic Installation Technician roles across telent'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 Telecommunications Services.
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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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