At Bridges we are more than Engineers.
As a team we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution which ensures Sustainability for all stakeholders.
Across our key sectors – Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates, and supported through our regional office network supported by our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset which forms part of our 60,000ft head office complex – we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure.
Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m, taking the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, and supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor clients in a subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacity.
PURPOSE
The main purpose of this role is to fulfil reactive and pre-planned maintenance works on client sites across the Thames Valley area. This team carries out customised solutions, maintenance and breakdown works (CSMB).
This is not just reactive and planned maintenance, this role will also involved new installation projects, and will be working on customer sites on a daily basis in a customer facing role.
THE ROLE
Contracted to 40hrs per week on site hours, Monday to Friday. Paid hourly, with overtime paid.
You will be paid your travel time door to door, on top of your contracted and overtime hours.
- To be responsible for completing electrical installations in accordance with BS7671 and Bridges Safety Rules and Essential Standards.
- To carry out CSMB duties (other than electrical) to enable the completion of projects as required.
- To follow and actively promote the STAR dynamic risk assessment and to be empowered to stop work should unsafe circumstances arise.
- To coach and mentor Electrical Improvers and Apprentices.
- Promote and demonstrate the Bridges’ values when dealing with peers, staff, customer and clients.
- To act in a professional manner and be an ambassador for Bridges.
Requirements
Essential
- Experience as an approved Electrician.
- ECS Gold Card (essential)
- Track record of maintenance and breakdown activities.
- Able to manage own workload with minimal assistance from Project Managers.
- Willingness to be part of a team.
- Working knowledge of 3 phase motors and control.
- Proven fault diagnosis skills.
- Ability to provide detailed reports.
Desirable
- Experience within aggregate / water / construction industries
- Industrial and/or panel wiring experience (desirable)
- Track record of working with devices such as VSD’s soft starts, PLC’s, Device networks and process instrumentation i.e. level controllers (desirable)
Benefits
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES
RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and wellbeing. We are a family run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.
Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:
- Competitive salaries
- Health cash plan with Healthshield
- Standard Life Pension Scheme - 4.5% company contribution
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Employee Discount Scheme
- Bike 2 Work scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
- Employee recognition schemes
When you join us, you’ll be part of our exciting journey.
Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we’ll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in ‘team bridges’ and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles; Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.
Come and be part of our team!
Bridges is an equal opportunities employee and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.
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