Telemetry Electrician

Overview

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 touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large, diverse team focused on Safe & Happy People, delivering innovation and evolution to ensure Sustainability for all stakeholders. Our projects span Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates, supported by our regional office network and a manufacturing hub in Somerset as part of our 60,000 ft head office complex. Projects range in value from £5k to £15m, with roles including Principal Contractor, Principal Designer, and support in subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacities.

Role

Role purpose: Covering the Thames Valley area for Thames Water, this role involves modifying control panels and telemetry equipment at various sites across the region, including telemetry outstation replacements and multi-smart systems.

The Role

Contracted to 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Paid hourly, with overtime paid. Travel time paid door to door. Overtime during weekends paid at an inflated rate.

Responsibilities

• Company van provided
• Complete electrical installations in accordance with BS7671 and Bridges Electrical Safety Rules and Essential Standards
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and regulations
• Install items to the highest standards, in line with the project\’s quality plan and inspection and test plans
• Follow and promote the STAR dynamic risk assessment and be empowered to stop work if unsafe circumstances arise
• Promote Bridges\’ values when dealing with peers, staff, customers and clients
• Coach and mentor Electrical Improvers and Apprentices

Requirements

• ECS Gold Card (essential)
• Telemetry outstation replacements or MultiSmart systems experience
• Panel wiring / modifications experience
• Experience within Industrial (ideally the water) industries
• Fitness to work medical
• Always follows best practice with a positive attitude towards Health and Safety
• Full UK driving License
• Fit for work medical

Desirable

• PASMA / IPAF / Confined space
• EUSR & Thames Water Passport
• Inspection and testing certificate
• Emergency first aid or first aider
• CCNSG (or similar)
• CompEx

Benefits

• ROSPA Gold Medal winner; competitive salaries and a culture focused on health, safety and wellbeing
• Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award holder
• Family-run business with a friendly culture; opportunities for learning and career development
• 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 for successful referrals
• Employee recognition schemes
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Industries: Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education

Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.