Traffic Signals Engineer

Description:

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

Purpose of the role  

Here at Colas Ltd. We are looking for a an experienced Traffic Signals Engineer to join the team in Portsmouth, to carry out the installation, commissioning and maintenance of fixed traffic signals and all associated equipment for the business, for either Highways England or Local Authority’s whilst providing our clients with the highest levels of quality and, delivering their projects within the required timescales.

Main Responsibilities  

As a Traffic Signals Engineer you will ensure that all works carried out on any site within Portsmouth are undertaken with full regard for the safety of yourself, colleagues, contractors and members of the public. Supporting all aspects of company H&S; BU H&S Day and near miss and, incident reporting and, investigations.  You will be supporting the PFI Business Manager(s) and Traffic Signals Supervisor in producing and maintaining your HEA/NHSS 8 Sector Scheme portfolio aswell as being responsible for producing all associated test and, handover documentation within the required timescales and to the highest quality. You will be able to self-audit your own work activities to prevent errors or inaccuracies occurring and complete maintenance/periodic inspections in line with agreed schedule. You will be conduction fault diagnosis on a variety of traffic signal related products. As a Traffic Signals Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out all associated installation and commissioning works to specified designs and standards. Additionally, attending traffic signal related faults in a timely manner ensuring contract response times are met. To carry out other appropriate duties as assigned by the Traffic Signals Supervisor. You will undertake out of hours (including weekend and Bank Holidays) standby cover for urgent traffic signal related faults on a 1 week in 3 rotation (Fri – Fri). 

Ideal Candidate  

It is essential that the ideal candidate has Traffic Signal Maintenance experience and come from an electrical background having experience in identifying faults, repairing and maintaining electronic equipment. It is essential the successful candidate will hold: 

A valid ECS/CSCS/HEA card
Electrically Qualified to:
BS 7671 wiring regulations (17th Edition)
City & Guilds 2391-52 Inspection & Testing  

The candidate will have the ability to work on their own, be comfortable working at heights and working in all weather conditions and environmental conditions. A full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Package Description  

Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:

A salary between £30,000 and £35,000 (dependent on experience)
Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays 
Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
Ongoing personal / professional development
Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal  

Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve.

Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met