Job Description

Job details

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Job reference
REQ05055
Date posted
29/01/2026
Application closing date
17/02/2026
Location
Coryton
Salary
Starting salary: 31,022 - rising to 33,699. Total Reward Package starting from 37,970. (Subject to being a member of the local pension scheme).
Package
Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
South Wales Trunk Road Agent (SWTRA)

Graduate Engineer ITS & Traffic Signals (SWTRA)

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Job description

At SWTRA, we help create a road network that connects people and places in a safer, greener and more reliable way. We work on projects across South Wales that address some of the country's most critical challenges. From complex infrastructure, increasing transport needs, and climate change - we combine innovation, expertise, and technology to make South Wales a better place to live, work and visit. You can contribute to work that will have a lasting positive impact on your local community with an organisation where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We're committed to fostering a work environment that's supportive, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunities for growth. Why not give it a try? We would be very happy to consider your application to join our skilled, enthusiastic and friendly team.



You will be required to support the ITS, Lighting and Traffic Signals Team in the management and delivery of inspections; Cyclic Maintenance and maintenance upgrades across the Strategic Road Network (SRN) in South Wales. The role will be varied to meet a Graduates experience and development needs but will include supporting the ITS team (primarily ITS back office systems and network infrastructure) which will provide familiarity with the ITS equipment and network infrastructure along the SRN through to supporting our maintenance team to promote and deliver maintenance and maintenance upgrades works through our RETMC Contract. Graduates will be encouraged to progress towards professional membership of a recognised institute and their role and opportunities will be tailored to support their progression towards our senior roles within ITS, Lighting and Traffic Signals team



This position will be based at SWTRA Offices Coryton - Agile Hybrid Working



Should you require further information or to speak to someone please email - jobs@southwales-tra.gov.uk



You can apply via the NPT Council jobs page www.npt.gov.uk/jobs



Welsh Language skills are not required



Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.



We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.



In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.



At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.



We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.



We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.