Mechanical Apprentice in Maidstone

As part of our Apprentice intake for 2026, we are looking to recruit a Mechanical Apprentice to work within our Delivery teams. The following opportunities are available: 1 x Wales, 2 x South West, 3 x Southern. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career in the engineering industry.

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 and our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset, 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.

Role

As an Apprentice, you will be working alongside a team of experienced engineers, assisting in electrical installations, repairs, and maintenance across various client sites. You will receive on-job training and support to develop your skills and knowledge in electrical engineering. Contracted to 40hrs per week Monday to Friday. Paid hourly, with overtime paid. This is a field-based role. You will be paid your travel time door to door.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in mechanical installations, repairs, and maintenance
• Learning how to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Following health and safety procedures and wearing personal protective equipment
• Communicating effectively with team members and clients
• Maintaining a clean and organised work area

Please note that we do not have a training provider for this role yet, and we will source this once we have employed a candidate. The training provider we use will be dependent on the level of experience and qualifications of the candidate.

Requirements

Essential:

• Strong interest in Mechanical engineering
• Enthusiastic and motivated to learn
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Reliable and punctual
• GCSEs in Maths, English and Science (grade 4/C or higher)
• Due to the nature of the work we complete, you must be 18+ years old
• You will sometimes be required to get to site on your own, so a full UK driving licence and your own vehicle is necessary

Desirable:

• Previous work experience or education related to engineering
• Basic knowledge of tools and equipment used in mechanical work

Benefits

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 Silver 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.

Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:

• Competitive salaries
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme – 5.5% 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. Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.