Control Panel Testing and Quality Engineer

Bridges Electrical Engineers; Midsomer Norton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee discount

Bike 2 Work

Training and development opportunities

Referral bonus £1,000

Recognition schemes

Enhanced parental pay

Job summary

Bridges Electrical Engineers in the UK is seeking a Testing and Quality Engineer to join our manufacturing team at HQ in Midsomer Norton. You will test and inspect the control panels we manufacture and ensure off-site build kit meets our quality standards before delivery.

The role involves early project involvement, sign-off at manufacturing milestones, and support for workshops. Key experience includes site installation, motor control equipment, and PLC basics.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified electrician with site experience.
• Experience in testing, inspection, and commissioning.
• Experience with motor control equipment (VSDs, soft-starters).
• Experience with network installation and reporting.
• Basic understanding of PLC software.

Responsibilities

• Test and quality inspection of control panels at HQ.
• Ensure off-site build kit is tested and ready for deadlines.
• Verify all kit meets quality before delivery.
• Early involvement with projects and sign-off at manufacturing milestones.
• Provide technical support for workshops and the business.

Skills

Site installation

Testing & inspection

Motor control

Network testing

PLC basics

Education

Qualified Electrician

Tools

PLC software

Job description

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.

Role Purpose

Due to some internal movements, we are currently recruiting for a Testing and Quality Engineer to work from our manufacturing capacity at HQ.

The role will involve testing and quality inspection of the control panels we manufacture. a background in control panel wiring would be advantageous.

The Role

Working from our Midsomer Norton HQ, 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday.

• Ensure all off-site build kit is tested correctly before leaving the building.
• Ensure all off-site build kit is fully tested and complete ready for programmed deadlines.
• Ensure all off-site build kit is of sufficient quality, prior to delivery.
• To have early involvement with projects and sign-off at different intervals of the manufacturing process.
• Ensuring all OSB kit is tested correctly before leaving the building. This will include but is not limited to:
• All size panels (MCCs)
• Dosing skids
• Kiosks
• Mechanical arrangements
• Instrumentation
• Lighting
• Temporary structures
• OSB projects
• Follow up any outstanding snags making sure site teams have relevant kit/information to complete.
• Technical support for the business including the workshops.

• Qualified Electrician.
• Experience in site installation.
• Experience in testing and inspection and site commissioning (Processes and equipment used).
• Extensive experience in setting up motor control equipment (VSDs, soft-starts, etc.).
• Network installation, testing, and reporting experience.

• Basic understanding of PLC software.

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.

Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:

• 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