Trainee Technician

Overview

Support depot delivering, installing and repairing portable traffic systems.

Key Responsibilities

• fleet inspection
• equipment repair
• stock management
• client liaison
• safety reporting
• traffic lights

Tasks

The Primary role of an Operative is to support the depot daily with delivery and setup of portable traffic lights and collections. Carry out battery exchanges on site, along with carrying out inspection and repairs of our TFL hire fleet and trailer hire fleet in our own depots as well as at our customers locations and sites. To meet objectives and targets set by the Regional Manager. -Responsible for completing all the relevant paperwork and obtaining signatures and PO’s where required prior to leaving site. -Responsible for supporting our training team in the development of yourself to ensure you can undertake the duties expected of them both safely and professionally. -Responsible for the safe working procedures always. -Ensure that all works conducted within our depots and at our customer sites are undertaken with the full regard for the safety of yourself, your colleagues, and our clients, whilst ensuring all areas are always maintained to the highest standards of housekeeping. -Responsible for making sure that all SRL checked equipment is fit for purpose and quarantined if not until repairs have been carried out. -Supporting a “Don’t walk by” culture by Reporting, near misses, with an aim of preventing these instances developing into a potential accident. -Responsible for always working safely, wearing the correct PPE and keeping the work area neat and tidy. -Responsible for cleanliness and legal compliance of your vehicle by carrying out daily checks along with work tools and spares stock. -Read, sign, and comply with all company toolbox talks, risk assessments, method statements and COSHH assessments. -Responsible for building and maintaining professional working Relationships with your colleagues in all departments. -Responsible for ensuring the van spares stock usage is recorded and replenished when the minimum stock levels are reached. -Follow all company health and safety procedures, whilst being alert and able to identify potential hazards to ensure these risks are either removed or the hazard minimized to an acceptable level of risk. -Responsible for carrying out full inspection, service and repair of our hire fleet. -Whilst attending client’s sites, conduct yourself in a courteous and professional manner. -Ensure that all works conducted are undertaken with the full regard for the environment, with the aim of preventing or minimising any pollution incidents. -Responsible for liaising with customers both before and after visits. -Responsible for completing all relevant inspection paperwork for all assets that have been worked on. Identifying fair wear and tear and customer damage.

Requirements

• driving license
• electrical
• technology
• stock control
• gcse maths
• problem solving

What You Bring

***Driver’s license essential*** -Basic electrical skills. -Laptop / Mobile phone (if applicable to your role) -Happy to travel on a regional / national basis as required (if applicable to your role) -Full driving license – No more than 6 points (Mandatory) -Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to react to changing demands in a professional manner. -Resourceful, and excellent problem-solving skills. -An understanding of testing and repairs process. -A valid driving license- no more than 6 points (if applicable to your role) -Able to use technology (laptop / tablet / mobile phone) -Experience of driving larger vehicles (vans) and towing trailers. -Ability to deliver an excellent customer experience both internally and externally. -PPE Provided (if applicable to your role) -Understand or have worked in an area of stock control. -The ability to work alone and as part of a team. -GCSE grade C (4) in English and Maths. -All client local site rules must be followed whilst working at their premises or sites.

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Benefits

In return for your proven skills and experience, you will reap from a range of company benefits. You will join a supportive team that’s empowered to express ideas and make improvements. Trainee Technician, Leeds, Competitive Salary PPE, a mobile phone, company van and a fuel card will be provided. Hours of work will be 42.5 weekly. Overtime will be applied on a as and when required basis- on call rota between the Operatives is expected on a rota basis to meet the depot requirements. Overtime, call out rates & fixed price rates are all claimable and can be discussed further during the interview process. -Training & Personal Development -Free Confidential Health, Wellbeing and Legal Support -25 days leave plus bank holidays -Access to People Safe app and Wisdom app (one stop apps for support available for a range of offerings) -Death in Service benefit -Additional Earning Potential with Overtime and On Call (if applicable to your role) -Company Vehicle & Fuel Card (if applicable to your role) -Performance based incentives -Earn up to £500 for referring candidates from our Refer a Friend scheme (terms and conditions apply) -Flexible working (if applicable to your role) -Company pension

About Srl Traffic Systems

-Achieved early type approval milestones—including two‑way and pedestrian temporary signals—fueling expansion across the UK and Ireland. -Supplies a range of intelligent systems: portable traffic and pedestrian signals, variable message signs, CCTV, ANPR and safety barriers. -Typical projects span roadworks, utilities, airports, seaports, quarries and high‑profile events—where live traffic and pedestrian safety are critical. -Notable for innovation: first solar‑hybrid mobile signals, Urban64 MOVA‑enabled multi‑directional control, and ROSGO remote stop/go units.

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