Electro-Mechanical Production Assembler (Traffic Tech)

SWARCO AG; Richmond; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employer pension contributions

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts portal

Training, development and career prog.

Job summary

SWARCO UK & Ireland is seeking a Controller Production Assembler in Melsonby. You will join the manufacturing team to assemble, wire and test a range of SWARCO products, including traffic signal controllers and roadside controller cabinets.

The role focuses on electro‑mechanical assembly from drawings and BOMs and requires attention to detail and safe working practices. You will read technical drawings, prepare wiring looms, assemble components and perform basic testing.

Qualifications

• Follow detailed instructions and take pride in high‑quality work.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, BOMs or similar documentation.
• Experience in electrical, mechanical, electro‑mechanical or manufacturing environment.
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Experience with traffic signal controllers or similar specialist equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire traffic signal controller cabinets and roadside controller cabinets.
• Prepare cables, connectors and wiring looms.
• Carry out cabinet wiring and fit electrical components such as transformers.
• Assemble mechanical components, enclosures, prisms and trailers.
• Read and follow technical drawings, BOMs and kit lists to complete finished products.
• Carry out basic functional testing of completed products.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Support PCB assembly/repair and basic mechanical assembly activities.
• Prepare and fit sign faces and assemble MDU units.
• Ensure work meets SWARCO quality and production standards.
• Identify and report quality issues or non‑conformances.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment (5S) and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical background

Read technical drawings

Quality control

Attention to detail

_hand and power tools_

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

PCB assembly/repair experience

5S/continuous improvement

Experience in manufacturing

Education

Electrical/Mechanical training

Job description

SWARCO UK & Ireland is seeking a Controller Production Assembler in Melsonby. You will join the manufacturing team to assemble, wire and test a range of SWARCO products, including traffic signal controllers and roadside controller cabinets.

The role focuses on electro‑mechanical assembly from drawings and BOMs and requires attention to detail and safe working practices. You will read technical drawings, prepare wiring looms, assemble components and perform basic testing.