Trainee Technician

Posting date:	02 January 2026
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	01 February 2026
Location:	Wigan
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Ecruit
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	TT83 Wigan UK-22293

Summary

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.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Life cover benefit.
• 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 includes 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.