SWARCO ITS
Production Assembler

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Production Assembler
Company Description
SWARCO UK & Ireland: The Better Way. Every Day.
At SWARCO, we’re at the forefront of intelligent transport technology, designing and manufacturing innovative products and solutions that help keep people moving safely and efficiently.
Challenge
Production Assembler
Location: Melsonby – Factory
Salary: Competitive
Business Division: SWARCO UK & Ireland
We’re looking for a Production Assembler to join our manufacturing team at our Melsonby factory. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone with an electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical or manufacturing background who enjoys practical work and takes pride in producing high-quality products.
You’ll play an important role in assembling, wiring, testing and preparing a range of SWARCO products and equipment, working from technical drawings and specifications to ensure everything is completed safely, accurately and to the required standard.
What you will do
As a Production Assembler, you’ll work as part of our manufacturing team, carrying out a variety of electrical, mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly activities.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Assembling electrical, electronic and mechanical products and equipment
- Preparing cables, connectors and wiring looms
- Carrying out cabinet wiring and fitting electrical components, including transformers
- Assembling traffic signal controllers, variable message signs, enclosures and associated equipment
- Assembling mechanical components, including prisms and trailers
- Reading and following technical drawings, specifications, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and kit lists
- Carrying out basic functional testing of completed products
- Using hand and power tools safely and effectively
- Supporting PCB assembly/repair and basic mechanical assembly activities
- Preparing and fitting sign faces and assembling MDU units
- Carrying out self-quality checks and reporting any issues or non-conformances
- Ensuring work is completed safely and in line with SWARCO's Health & Safety procedures
- Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient working environment in line with 5S principles
- Supporting continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives
- Assisting with the packing and preparation of finished products for dispatch
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What we are looking for
We’re looking for someone who is practical, reliable and detail-focused, with the ability to follow technical instructions and take pride in delivering quality work.
Ideally, you will have:
- Experience of working in an electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical or manufacturing environment
- Relevant electrical, mechanical or manufacturing training or qualification
- The ability to read and follow technical drawings, specifications, BOMs or similar documentation
- Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to your work
- An awareness of quality and safe working practices
- The ability to use hand tools and, ideally, power tools
- Good communication skills
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- A reliable and proactive approach to your work
- The flexibility to manage changing workloads and priorities
Desirable:
- Experience working with traffic signal controllers, variable message signs or similar equipment
- Previous experience of product testing
- Experience with PCB assembly or repair
- Experience working within a 5S or continuous improvement environment
Don't have traffic industry experience? That's okay. If you have a strong assembly background and the right attitude to learn, we’d still like to hear from you.
Benefits
What we offer
At SWARCO, we’re committed to creating a supportive working environment where our people can develop their skills and build their careers.


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As well as a competitive salary, you’ll receive:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- Employer pension contributions
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee discounts portal
- Training and development opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- The opportunity to work with innovative products within the Intelligent Transport Systems industry
Interested?
If you’re looking for a practical role where you can develop your technical skills and work on products that contribute to safer and more efficient transport across the UK and beyond, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply by clicking on the link below 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. SWARCO is an equal opportunities employer.
Agencies, please note: Should we require recruitment agency involvement, we will contact the agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We ask that you respect the relationships we have already built 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 liable for any payment or fee.
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Melsonby
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