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
Location: St Albans – Field Based
Salary: Competitive + Overtime + Company Vehicle + Benefits
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
You don't need to have traffic signals experience. We're looking for someone with the right attitude and willingness to learn.
Don't have Sector 8, ECS or traffic signals experience yet? That's okay – we'll help you develop your skills and qualifications.
Why join SWARCO?
At SWARCO, you'll be joining a global business helping to shape the future of transport.
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:
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. 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.
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.

SWARCO’s leading idea is to improve quality of life by making the travel experience safer, quicker, more convenient and environmentally sound.
For this purpose, the Austrian traffic technology corporation produces and provides a large range of products, systems, services, and turnkey solutions for road marking, urban and interurban traffic management, parking, and public transport. Cooperative systems, infrastructure-to-vehicle communication, e-mobility, and integrated software solutions for the Liveable City complement the group’s future-oriented portfolio.
5,300 traffic experts are keen to shape together with all stakeholders in the traffic industry the transition from conventional traffic management to value-added services fit for the traveller in the digital age.
The family-owned SWARCO Group looks back to over 50 years of experience and innovation and holds leading positions in the traffic technology industry, being the world’s largest manufacturer of LED traffic lights, the world’s no. 1 producer of highly energy-efficient LED variable message signs, the world’s no. 1 in the production of the full range of road marking systems, and Germany’s no. 1 in parking guidance systems for cities and businesses.
SWARCO’s products, systems and solutions contribute to greater road safety and intelligent traffic management in 80 countries. In 2020, the Group generated revenues of 1.1 billion euros.
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