Overview
Bridges are currently looking to expand our Inspection and Testing team to work across Water and Wastewater sites across the south east of England. At Bridges we are more than Engineers. We are listed on the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024. 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 infrastru
Full job description
Full Job Description
Bridges are currently looking to expand our Inspection and Testing team to work across Water and Wastewater sites across the south east of England.
At Bridges we are more than Engineers.
We are listed on the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024.
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.
The Role
You will be working as part of our fixed electrical testing team ensuring electrical compliance on our customers sites predominantly within the water industry, day to day you will be mobile visiting sites around the East and South East (Crawley, Sevenoaks, Barking, Croydon and into SE & NE London, Occasional travel into the Thames Valley).
You will be contracted to 40hrs per week on site hours Monday to Friday. Paid hourly, with overtime and travel paid door to door. You will be carrying out testing and inspection of electrical installations and producing detailed reports including any rectification works required.
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Company van and fuel card will be provided with this role
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You will also be provided with all the tools, testing equipment and PPE required to carry out this role, as well as a Tablet / Laptop and phone.
Requirements
Required
- ECS Gold Card (essential)
- City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/5 (essential)
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in electrical installation (essential)
- Full UK driving license (essential).
Desirable
- PASMA / IPAF
- EUSR Water Hygiene
- Thames Water Passport.
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 well-being.
We are currently holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, which reinforces our commitment to supporting the armed forces community.
We are a family-run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and we are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop, and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.
We are listed on the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024.
Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:
- Competitive salaries
- Company van & fuel card
- Health cash plan with Healthshield
- Standard Life Pension Scheme - 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
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
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-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.
Qualifications And Requirements
Mid-Senior level
Requirements & qualifications
Mid-Senior level
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