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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. 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. You will carry out both planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose and resolve faults, support installations and commissioning, and 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. 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 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 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. #ITS #LI-EW1
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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