SWARCO
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Company Description
Engineer – Glasgow
Location: Glasgow
Reporting to: Service Delivery Manager
Business Division: SWARCO UK & Ireland
SWARCO UK & Ireland – The Better Way. Every Day.
At SWARCO, we are at the forefront of intelligent transport solutions, helping to keep people moving safely, efficiently, and sustainably across the UK and Ireland.
Job Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Engineer to join our Field Engineering Services team in Glasgow. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in traffic signals, highways, ITS, or electrical engineering who enjoys working hands-on and wants to develop their technical expertise within a leading intelligent transport solutions business.
What you will do
As an Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, servicing, and commissioning traffic signals, signs, and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) equipment, ensuring our systems remain operational and meet customer specifications and contractual requirements.
- Carry out both planned and reactive maintenance
- Diagnose and resolve faults
- Support installations and commissioning
- Help ensure we consistently deliver a high-quality service to our customers
The role includes participation in a 24/7 standby and out-of-hours call-out rota, alongside occasional travel to other SWARCO locations where required.
You will also play an important role in maintaining our high standards across Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental requirements.
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What we're looking for
We are particularly interested in people with experience in the traffic signals, highways, ITS, electrical, or related engineering sectors.
Essential
- GCSEs in English, Maths, and Science, or equivalent
- Basic electrical knowledge and fault-finding capability
- Understanding of traffic signal controllers, roadside signs, and associated equipment
- Ability to carry out planned and reactive maintenance
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Comfortable working at heights
- Strong organisational skills and a proactive, professional approach
- Self-motivated, reliable, and safety conscious
Desirable
- Electrical qualification or relevant engineering apprenticeship
- Previous experience within traffic signals, highways, ITS, or electrical infrastructure
- Sector 8 accreditation, including relevant NRSWA, G39, or ECS qualifications
- Experience commissioning traffic signal equipment
- Knowledge of industry standards and traffic signal maintenance practices
- Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel
Additional Information
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 have access to:
- 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
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee discounts portal
- PPE and tools provided
- Training and development opportunities to support your career progression
- A supportive working environment where employee feedback is actively encouraged
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Interested?
If you're looking for a hands-on engineering role where your work directly contributes to keeping our roads and transport networks moving, we'd love to hear from you.
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. SWARCO is an equal opportunities employer.
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.
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Duration of Employment: Permanent
Department: Operations
Compensation: GBP 25000 - GBP 35000 - yearly
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