About the Role
SWARCO UK & Ireland is seeking a Controller Production Assembler to join their manufacturing team. This hands-on role involves the assembly, wiring, and testing of specialist SWARCO products like traffic signal controllers and variable message signs. The ideal candidate will have a practical, reliable, and technically minded approach with a strong attention to detail and a desire to produce high-quality work.
Responsibilities
- Perform safe, accurate, and efficient electro-mechanical assembly, wiring, testing, and preparation of SWARCO products.
- Assemble and wire traffic signal controller and roadside controller cabinets.
- Prepare cables, connectors, and wiring looms.
- Carry out cabinet wiring and fit electrical components.
- Assemble mechanical components, enclosures, prisms, and trailers.
- Read and follow technical drawings, specifications, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and kit lists.
- Perform basic functional testing of completed products.
- Use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
- Support PCB assembly/repair and basic mechanical assembly activities.
- Prepare and fit sign faces and assemble MDU units.
- Ensure completed work meets SWARCO’s quality and production standards.
- Identify and report quality issues or non-conformances.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment in line with 5S principles.
- Support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives.
- Work across different manufacturing cells as needed.
- Support general factory improvement activities.
Requirements
- Ability to follow detailed instructions.
- Ability to take pride in producing high-quality work.
- Experience in an electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, or manufacturing environment.
- Relevant electrical, mechanical, or manufacturing training or qualifications.
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings, specifications, BOMs, or similar documentation.
- Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
- Understanding of quality control and safe working practices.
- Experience using hand and power tools.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Proactive approach and willingness to learn new skills.
- Must have the right to work in the UK.
Skills
- Electro-mechanical assembly
- Wiring
- Testing
- Reading technical drawings
- Using hand and power tools
- PCB assembly/repair
- Mechanical assembly
- Quality control
- Safe working practices
- 5S principles
- Continuous improvement
Location
- Melsonby
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry level
Education Level
- Relevant electrical, mechanical or manufacturing training or qualifications
Salary/Compensations
- up to GBP 26000 - yearly
Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- Employer pension contributions
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee discounts portal
- Opportunities for training, development and career progression
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
About the Company
- SWARCO UK & Ireland is at the forefront of intelligent transport technology, designing and manufacturing solutions that help keep people moving safely and efficiently.
- SWARCO believes in investing in its people and creating an environment where everyone can develop and make a difference.
Equal Opportunity
- SWARCO is an equal opportunities employer.
