Trainee Technician – Build Your Career with SRL Traffic Systems
Looking for a hands-on role where you can grow, learn, and make a real impact? At SRL Traffic Systems, we’re leading the way in intelligent transport solutions, providing temporary traffic systems like portable signals, message boards, and CCTV. Our mission is simple: create safer, more efficient roads through sustainable, market-leading technology.
If you’re ready for a role that’s active, challenging, and rewarding, look no further.
Why Join Us?
At SRL, we don’t just offer jobs - we offer careers. You’ll receive full training, ongoing development, and the chance to progress within a growing business. We believe in investing in our people, so you can build skills, confidence, and a future with us.
About the Role
As a Trainee Technician, you’ll play a key role in supporting our depot operations and delivering exceptional service to customers. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, plus overtime and out-of-hours on-call, on a rota basis.
Work: Deliver and set up portable traffic lights, collect equipment, perform on-site battery exchanges, and inspect/repair our hire fleet.
Travel: You’ll visit customer sites using a company vehicle - so a full driving licence is essential. This is a physically demanding role, lifting and carrying heavy equipment outdoors in all weather conditions. If you enjoy being active and working in varied environments, you’ll thrive here. What We’re Looking For
* A team player who is comfortable with also working independently when required.
* Full UK driving licence (max 6 points).
* Practical, resourceful, and safety conscious.
* Physically fit and ready for hands-on work.
* Comfortable with technology and eager to learn.
* Basic electrical skills and experience with vans/trailers are a bonus.
What We Provide
* Full, comprehensive training over in our Solihull depot.
* Company vehicle and fuel card.
* Mobile phone, where applicable to your role.
* PPE.
* Overtime and on-call earning potential.
* Access to the People Safe app for workplace and personal safety.
Benefits
* Competitive salary including Southern weighting.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays increasing with service.
* Pension scheme.
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Life cover benefit.
* Loyalty bonus from 1 years service.
* Free confidential health, wellbeing, and legal support through the Wisdom app.
Ready to Build Your Future?
It’ll take just a couple of minutes to apply, taking your first steps toward a career where development, safety, and teamwork come first. Our recruitment process may include a phone screening followed by an on-site interview.
SRL Traffic Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and inclusion and will make reasonable adjustments during the process if requested