Trainee Installer / Installer - Traffic Signals and Technology

Swarco Traffic Holding AG

Glasgow

Hybrid

GBP 27,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with optional personal

25 days' holiday, rising to 28

Buy additional annual leave

Overtime and standby payments

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts portal

PPE and tools provided

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

SWARCO UK & Ireland seeks a hands-on Trainee Installer / Installer to install, refurbish, repair and commission traffic signals and urban traffic technology across customer sites in Glasgow. The role is hybrid, full-time, with on-site and field duties and requires a UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK.

You will deliver high-quality installations, ensure safety and on-time delivery, and collaborate with project teams to meet customer requirements and project scope.

Qualifications

GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C or above, or equivalent.
Basic electrical knowledge.
Basic understanding of traffic signal installation and theory, including phases, stages and detection.
Mechanical aptitude.
Good safety awareness.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Full UK driving licence.
Right to live and work in the UK.
Previous experience working on traffic signal installations or similar electrical infrastructure.
Sector 8 accreditation, including NRSWA, G39 and ECS qualifications.
Experience in highways, ITS or related infrastructure sectors.

Responsibilities

Installing and commissioning traffic signals and urban traffic technology.
Delivering installation projects safely, on time and to required quality standards.
Taking ownership of work on site and handing over to customers.
Working with project teams to report changes to scope.
Maintaining vehicles, tools, PPE and documentation.
Representing SWARCO professionally with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Independent work

Teamwork

Basic electrical knowledge

Traffic signals knowledge

Right to live and work in the UK

Education

GCSEs English & Maths (Grade C+)

Sector 8 accreditation (NRSWA, G39, ECS)

Tools

PPE & tools provided

Job description

Trainee Installer / Installer - Traffic Signals and Technology

Become part of our SWARCO team as

Trainee Installer / Installer - Traffic Signals and Technology

Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom | Full-time | Hybrid

Company Description

SWARCO UK & Ireland – The Better Way. Every Day.

At SWARCO, we’re at the forefront of intelligent transport solutions, helping to keep people moving safely, efficiently and sustainably across the UK and Ireland.

Location: Glasgow

Reporting to: Service Delivery Manager

Business Division: SWARCO UK & Ireland

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Installer to join our team in Glasgow. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll play an important part in installing, refurbishing, repairing and commissioning traffic signals and urban traffic technology across customer sites.

If you have experience working on traffic signal installations or similar electrical infrastructure, and enjoy working outdoors, solving problems and seeing projects through from installation to completion, this could be the opportunity for you.

What you will do

As an Installer, you’ll be responsible for delivering high‑quality installation and commissioning work, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and to customer requirements.

You’ll take ownership of your work on site, working closely with colleagues and project teams to ensure installations are completed to a high standard and handed over professionally.

Your role will include:

Installing and commissioning traffic signals and urban traffic technology

Delivering installation projects safely, on time and to the required quality standards

Taking ownership of your work on site and ensuring a professional customer handover

Working with project teams to identify and report any changes to project scope

Ensuring all work is carried out in line with SWARCO's Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE) requirements

Completing worksheets, timesheets and project documentation accurately and on time

Ensuring vehicles, tools, equipment and PPE are maintained in a safe and serviceable condition

Working in accordance with project requirements, customer specifications and agreed methods of work

Representing SWARCO professionally when working with customers and other stakeholders

Profile

GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C or above, or equivalent

Basic electrical knowledge

Basic understanding of traffic signal installation and theory, including phases, stages and detection

Mechanical aptitude

Good safety awareness

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Proactive approach with good attention to detail

Full UK driving licence

Right to live and work in the UK

Previous experience working on traffic signal installations or similar electrical infrastructure

Good understanding of traffic signal installations and associated equipment

Sector 8 accreditation, including relevant NRSWA, G39 and ECS qualifications

Experience working within the highways, ITS, electrical or related infrastructure sectors

What we offer

At SWARCO, we want our people to feel supported, valued and able to develop their careers. As well as a competitive salary and benefits package, you'll receive: