Electrician

 

Main characteristics

Location

Leatherhead, Surrey

Company

Bridges - Trusted Intelligent Engineering Partner

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Engineering

Job summary

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.

Role Purpose

We are currently recruiting for a number of Electricians to join us on a permanent and full time basis.

This role will involve working as a team of electricians working on a number of industrial and water industry programmed of work. You will be working with on strategic partner's sites across the Sutton and Surrey areas.

The Role

This is a permanent job role.

Contracted to 40hrs per week (on site hours) Monday to Friday. Paid hourly, with overtime paid.

You will be paid for all travel time door to door.

* To be responsible for completing electrical installations in accordance with BS7671 and Bridges Electrical Safety Rules and Essential Standards

* Ensure that all Health and Safety legislation and regulations are adhered to

* Ensure that all items are installed to the highest standards, in compliance with the projects quality plan and inspection and test plans

* 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, customers and clients

* Promote positive health and wellbeing amongst their peers

* To act in a professional manner and be an ambassador for Bridges, supporting the business goals and maintaining the companys positive reputation

Requirements

* ECS gold card (essential)

* Experience working in an industrial environment

* Able to manage own and others workload with minimal assistance from Project Managers in delivering safe profitable projects

* Emergency first aid or First Aider

* Full UK driving licence

Desirable

* EUSR water hygiene

* Thames water passport

* Test and Inspect

* PASMA / IPAF / Confined space

* COMPEX

* Industrial and/or panel wiring experience

* Fitness to work medical

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:

When you join us, youll be part of our exciting journey.

Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, well 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.

* 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