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Trainee Installer - St Albans

St Albans
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Company Description

Trainee Traffic Signals Installer

SWARCO UK: The Better Way. Every Day. At the forefront of intelligent traffic management, we design and deliver innovative solutions that keep people moving safely and efficiently across the UK and Ireland. We lead in intelligent traffic management our products include Intelligent Traffic Systems, Road markings, Parking solutions, EV charging.

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Trainee Traffic Signals Installer – St Albans

Location: St Albans – Field Based

Salary: Competitive + Overtime + Company Vehicle + Benefits

Start your career with SWARCO

Looking for a hands-on career where you can learn new skills, work outdoors and make a real difference? We're looking for a Trainee Traffic Signals Installer to join our team in St Albans.

You don't need to be an experienced Traffic Signals Installer. If you have some electrical, engineering or practical experience – or you're simply keen to learn and build a career – we'd love to hear from you. You'll work alongside experienced members of our team, learning how to install, maintain and commission traffic signals, pedestrian crossings and intelligent transport equipment.

No two days will be the same – you'll be working outdoors, visiting different sites and gaining hands-on experience in the world of intelligent transport. All weathers and roadside working will be part of the role.

What you'll be doing

  • Supporting the installation and commissioning of traffic signals and associated equipment.
  • Learning how to test, maintain and fault-find electrical equipment.
  • Working safely on customer sites and following site procedures.
  • Working alongside experienced engineers and installers to develop your skills.
  • Completing relevant training and industry qualifications as you progress.
  • Building your experience with technology that helps keep people and communities moving safely.

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What we're looking for

You don't need to have traffic signals experience. We're looking for someone with the right attitude and willingness to learn.

You'll ideally have:

  • Some electrical, engineering, construction, lighting or other practical experience.
  • An electrical qualification, college course or similar would be beneficial.
  • A practical approach and an interest in how things work.
  • Good problem-solving and communication skills.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • A full Manual UK driving licence
  • A willingness to work outdoors and travel to customer sites and work on roadsides.

Don't have Sector 8, ECS or traffic signals experience yet? That's okay – we'll help you develop your skills and qualifications.

Benefits

Why join SWARCO?

At SWARCO, you'll be joining a global business helping to shape the future of transport.

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 possible
  • 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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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.

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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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SWARCO is growing. Grow with us. The online application can be submitted with just a few clicks. We look forward to new talents who will help us shape the mobility of tomorrow.

SWARCO UK

Unit 10, North Orbital Commercial Park, Napsbury Lane

AL1 1XB St Albans

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Skills

Electrical installation
Fault finding
Commissioning
Problem solving
Communication
Teamwork
Manual driving
Roadside safety

Location

St Albans, England, United Kingdom

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