Trainee Installer / Installer - Traffic Signals and Technology

SWARCO AG; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

25 days' holiday, rising to 28 + bank

Overtime payments

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts portal

PPE and tools provided

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

SWARCO UK & Ireland in Glasgow is seeking an enthusiastic Installer to join the team, installing, refurbishing, repairing and commissioning traffic signals and urban traffic technology across customer sites.

The role requires GCSEs in English and Maths, basic electrical knowledge, a UK driving licence, and the ability to work independently or in a team, with a focus on safety and quality. SWARCO offers a company vehicle, holidays, overtime, life assurance, and development opportunities.

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.
• 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 NRSWA, G39 and ECS qualifications.
• Experience in highways, ITS, electrical or related infrastructure sectors.

Responsibilities

• 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 changes to project scope.
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with 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.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Traffic signals understanding

Team work

Safety awareness

Independent working

Detail orientation

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Sector 8 accreditation (NRSWA, G39, ECS)

Job description

Trainee Installer / Installer - Traffic Signals and Technology

• Full-time
• Duration of Employment: Permanent
• Department: Operations
• Compensation: GBP 25000 - GBP 35000 - yearly

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

• 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

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

• Company vehicle, with the option for personal use
• 25 days' holiday, rising to 28 days, plus bank holidays
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Overtime and standby payments where applicable
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts portal
• PPE and tools provided
• Training and development opportunities
• A supportive working environment where employee feedback is actively encouraged

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK by the start of their employment. SWARCO is an equal opportunities employer.