Electrical Supervisor

Bridges Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Reading is seeking a working supervisor to manage a team of electricians. Responsibilities include supervising electrical installations and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess an ECS Gold Card, relevant trade qualifications, and experience in the water/wastewater industry. The role offers competitive pay and numerous benefits including a health cash plan and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Health cash plan

Standard Life Pension Scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum ECS Gold Card required.
• Experience supervising installations in the water/wastewater industry.
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical installations in accordance with BS7671.
• Ensure items are installed to project quality standards.
• Coach and mentor team members on best practices.

Skills

Supervision

Electrical installations

Health and safety knowledge

Team leadership

Education

ECS Gold Card

City & Guilds trade qualification

Job description

A working supervisor role, to oversee and manage a team of electricians on several frameworks to be completed across the Thames Valley region for Thames Water. Contracted to 40hrs per week Monday to Friday. Paid hourly, with all overtime paid. Overtime during the weekends paid at inflated rate.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical installations in accordance with BS7671 and Bridges Health & Safety Rules and Essential Standards
• Ensure that all items are installed to the highest standards, in compliance with the project's quality plan and inspection and test plans
• Follow and actively promote the STAR dynamic risk assessment and be empowered to stop work should unsafe circumstances arise
• Coach and mentor Electricians, Electrical Improvers/Mates and Apprentices
• Promote and demonstrate the Bridges' values when dealing with peers, staff, customers and clients
• Promote positive health and wellbeing amongst their peer
• Act in a professional manner and be an ambassador for Bridges, supporting the business goals and maintaining the company's positive reputation

Requirements

• ECS Gold Card (essential)
• SSSTS or SMSTS (essential)
• Appropriate City & Guilds trade Qualification where appropriate
• Experience within the water/waste water industry
• Experience Supervising a small team on installations
• Emergency first aid or First Aider
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation and company procedures
• Prepared to take responsibility for self and others
• Full UK driving license
• Fit to work medical

Desirable

• CCNSG and EUSR
• Inspection and testing certificate
• Ability to write simple risk assessments

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.

Benefits of Working for Bridges

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 offer an excellent benefits package, including:

• Competitive salaries
• 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 recognition schemes
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

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