EV Charging Engineer in Gateshead, North East

Uniting what's next in traffic. At Yunex Traffic, we launch cities into the future with forward-looking infrastructure and transport solutions, making mobility safer, more efficient and more sustainable for all.

Our Commitment: At Yunex Traffic, the uniqueness of our people is our strength. Our people are at the heart of what we do and every voice, perspective and contribution is valued. The future of mobility needs people who think down different tracks and we empower our people to transform cities all over the world. Join us and make a difference too. If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new. That's why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We embrace diversity and create what's right for the world by employing the people who live in it. At Yunex Traffic, we recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.

Do you want to make a difference with the work you do? Join us as an EV Charging Engineer. Yunex Traffic is the market leader in intelligent traffic solutions, and we have an award-winning history in the EV charging market. As pioneers in the industry, we are uniquely positioned to offer EV charging maintenance services to providers across the UK. With our recent success in securing commercial maintenance contracts for EV charging stations nationwide, we're expanding our team. To support our growth, we're looking for talented, electrically qualified Service Engineers to help continue driving our success. If you're excited by the idea of shaping the future of electric vehicles and want to be part of an innovative team, keep reading!

The Role: As an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Engineer, you'll join our dynamic, field-based team. Your role will focus on the commissioning, maintenance, and support of fast, rapid, and ultra-rapid EV chargers. If you enjoy hands-on work, thrive in the field, and are dedicated to delivering top-quality results, we want to hear from you!

Location: We're hiring Engineers to cover Nationwide & Local contracts.

Responsibilities:

• Service, upgrade, and troubleshoot AC and DC EV chargers.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety at all times; this includes reporting of unsafe events, conditions and incidents, and by supporting business & customer led safety initiatives.
• Conduct electrical testing and periodic inspections of charging equipment and associated supplies.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, to a high standard, and on schedule.
• Communicate effectively with contractors and customers, both on-site and digitally.
• Manage and report your own vehicle stock levels.
• Analyse and process data to optimize contract performance.
• Handle emergency repairs and support out-of-hours work by being part of a regular standby call out rota.
• Complete product training and achieve National Highways Sector Scheme accreditation. Customer specific product training. This will include overseas travel.
• Support and work in other areas when required (this may involve staying away overnight from time to time).
• Assist from time-to-time engineers working on traffic signals & associated equipment.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

• Experience working with low and medium voltage electrical systems.
• A proactive problem-solver who is eager to learn and thrives in a team environment.
• Experience working with IT equipment.
• Safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and comfortable working outdoors.
• A full driving license and proximity to one of our depots.

Desirable:

• A Level 3 Electrical qualification (e.g., EAL, City & Guilds).
• ECS Gold Card and City & Guilds 2391-52 qualifications or equivalent.
• City & Guilds 2921-31-32-33 qualifications or equivalent.
• 18th edition BS7671 qualification.
• Photovoltaic panel systems experience.
• Battery energy storage systems experience.
• Experience using IT equipment and software.
• HERS registered.

We offer:

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

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About Us: We are a global leader in intelligent transport systems with more than 3,500 passionate employees who pioneer, develop, create, install and maintain innovative road traffic and mobility solutions all over the world. We make our roads smarter, safer and greener. The work we do enables cities, highways authorities and infrastructure operators to create a new world of mobility and makes cities more livable for everyone. Our solutions range from traffic lights, tolling solutions and tunnel management to software, AI applications and the intelligent networking of all road users. Become a Traffic Transformer and help us to continue transforming towns and cities all over the world.

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