Trainee Installer / Installer - Traffic Signals and Technology

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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.

Installer – Glasgow 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

Essential 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

Safe manual handling skills

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

Desirable 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: Company vehicle , with the option for personal use

25 days' holiday , rising to 28 days, plus bank holidays

Option to buy additional annual leave

Employer pension contributions

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

Interested? If you're looking for a practical, hands-on role where you can develop your skills and play a key part in delivering the technology that keeps our roads and transport networks moving, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply by clicking the link and sharing your details. Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before any advertised closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. Applications received after the closing date will not be processed. 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. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout our recruitment process and employment. Agency Information Agencies, please note: Should we require recruitment agency involvement, we will contact the agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) directly. We ask that you respect the relationships we have already established with these suppliers. Any unsolicited CV sent to any partner or employee of SWARCO for a role where we have not actively engaged with you will not be accepted as an introduction and will not be liable for any payment or fee. #ITS #LI-EW1