Maintenance Engineer (Entry Level)

Responsibilities:

• Attend, diagnose and resolve faults on traffic signal assets and other equipment.
• Complete and deliver reactive and proactive maintenance tasks to high standards.
• Perform periodic inspections and electrical testing of traffic signal assets and highways systems equipment.
• Install, replace, and set up traffic signal assets and highways systems, unsupervised or as part of a team.
• Complete remedial works following incidents like road traffic collisions or equipment failure.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers and contractors.
• Use hand tools, power tools, working at height equipment, and manual handling aids safely, following risk assessments and method statements.
• Produce detailed and accurate clearance notes via the Fault Management System (FMS) and other digital platforms.
• Support the contract management team and customer with site surveys and visits.
• Complete works in accordance with contract-specific requirements, including response and repair times, and schedules.
• Book time in accordance with the “Variable Pay Policy – Field Services” and Live Time Booking process.
• Meet the minimum requirements of the relevant Highway Electrical Registrations Scheme (HERS) occupation, and work towards or complete the associated NVQ level.
• Complete mandatory National Highway Sector Scheme training, product, and equipment training (mixture of formal, peer to peer, on the job, and self-learning).
• Work out of hours to support service and installation needs, including participating in an on-call rota.
• Support a positive Health & Safety culture, including reviewing risk assessments, reporting events, and conducting equipment checks.
• Accurately collect and process data for equipment performance analysis.
• Ensure works are completed to site specifications, in a timely manner, and to a sufficient quality level.
• Support the training, development, and upskilling of other team members.
• Adopt new business policies and processes positively.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties within the skills required for the role.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 4 GCSE’s including Mathematics and English (Grades A-C/ or 4-9) or HNC/ONC/ City and Guilds or equivalent experience in electrical engineering or similar.
• Traffic Signals and/or Highways industry experience is preferred but not essential.
• Reliability/Dependability: Consistently performs at a high level; manages time and workload effectively.
• Initiative & Flexibility: Makes thoughtful decisions; exercises good judgment, resourcefulness, and creativity.
• Effectiveness: Drive and energy applied to work, accuracy, and reliability.
• Cooperation & Teamwork: Communicates well, takes onboard instructions effectively, and works co-operatively with colleagues.
• Safe Approach: Promotes a positive Health & Safety culture.

We Offer:

• Competitive base salary plus annual bonus.
• 26 days holiday (rising to 29 with service).
• 37.5-hour working week.
• Excellent pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Flexible benefits tailored to your needs.
• Ongoing training and development, including support for professional memberships.

How do I apply?

• Online applications only. Click the “Apply Now” button below to submit your application.