Who are we?
TT2 Limited, the operator of the iconic Tyne Tunnels has an exciting, rare opportunity for a proactive experienced full-time Technical Engineer to join our friendly and supportive team at our premises in Wallsend, North Tyneside (this is not a remote position).
Our vision is to be recognised regionally as an organisation that provides significant value to the North East and every day we help the 65,000+ customers who use the Tyne Tunnels to have the best journey experience possible. This means we are committed to delivering regional growth by offering the most reliable, safe, sustainable, and efficient service to our customers.
TT2 are dedicated to being an inclusive workplace and employer of choice. We support our employees with a number of initiatives, and we are proud to have a Great Place to Work Certification.
About this career opportunity:
This is a brand-new vacancy and an exciting opportunity to join the team at a time of ongoing expansion within our operations team. The role is varied and interesting and you will play a vital role in supporting the Maintenance team ensuring the safety, reliability and efficiency of tunnel operations. This position is responsible for applying technical expertise to oversee, maintain, and enhance the performance of all tunnel systems, including mechanical, electrical, fabric, ventilation, lighting, fire safety, and SCADA control systems.
Main role responsibilities (Please see Job Description for full details)
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Proactively monitoring and maintaining these critical assets, the Technical Engineer helps prevent system failures, minimises disruptions to tunnel users, and support the continuous flow of traffic.
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The Technical Engineer acts as a technical authority, providing guidance and support to maintenance teams, leading troubleshooting efforts, and identifying opportunities for system upgrades and process improvements
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Provide expert technical support for the operation and maintenance of all tunnel systems, including troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, and problem resolution.
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Support and supervise planned preventative and corrective maintenance activities. Ensure work is performed to required technical and safety standards.
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Monitor the performance and condition of tunnel assets through regular inspections, remote monitoring tools, and data analysis.
What makes you our ideal candidate?
You will be passionate about delivering a great service to all our key stakeholders. You will be committed to promoting a positive health and safety culture and possess strong safety awareness.
You will be self-motivated with the ability to organise and prioritise a varied workload to meet deadlines and the ability to clearly and accurately convey technical information both verbally and in writing.
Essential requirements:
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Bachelors degree in Fabric, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
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Experience in technical engineering roles, preferably within transportation infrastructure, or similar complex environments.
Desirable Skill Requirements:
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Familiarity with systems such as ventilation, lighting, fire safety, control systems (SCADA), and power distribution.
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Strong technical and analytical abilities.
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Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
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Excellent communication skills.
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Proficiency with MS Office and relevant engineering software.
Location and working hours:
Working as part of the Operational Delivery team, you will be working 37 hours per week based in our Wallsend office. The office hours are Monday to Thursday 08.30 16.30 including 30-minute unpaid lunch break and Friday 08.30 16.00 including 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
You may require site visits to tunnel environments (confined spaces, noisy areas). You will be required to participate in on-call rota and may be required for shift work or emergency response participation.
Whats in it for you?
To attract the best candidates, we will offer a salary of £53,787.00 per annum, along with membership of the Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme. The on-call rota is currently 1:3 weeks £3507.00 per annum. We also offer 26 days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays.
We offer comprehensive training and continuous development for this role, as well as encouraging and helping our employees gain additional relevant certification and qualifications. Other benefits include access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, On-site gym, Cycle to Work scheme, Enhanced pay for qualifying statutory entitlements, Free Travel (after a qualifying period), Free refreshments, Annual Away Days, Volunteering opportunities and a Reward App offering discounts and offers on purchases at many UK retailers.
TT2 Ltd is an equal opportunity employer - all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
TT2 is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment for all our employees, therefore we operate a zero-tolerance to illicit drugs, and it is prohibited to have any alcohol in your system whilst at work. To support this the Company reserve the right to implement a drugs and alcohol testing programme.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the UK.
Closing date for receipt of applications Sunday 2nd August 2026.
Please note that suitable candidates may be invited to interview throughout the application window and therefore the vacancy may close at short notice. However, all candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application and therefore interested candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however previous applicants will not be considered at this time.
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