Electrician

Bridges Electrical Engineers; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical engineering firm in Maidstone seeks approved electricians for ongoing projects in the water industry. The role involves working as part of a team on various installations across Southern Water and Greater London. Candidates must hold an ECS gold card, have relevant electrical experience, and a full UK driving licence. This is a permanent position offering competitive salaries and benefits, in a company recognized for its commitment to employee welfare and career development.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Health cash plan

Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5% contribution

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Bike 2 Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee referral scheme - £1,000 bonus

Employee recognition schemes

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Qualifications

• Must hold an ECS gold card.
• Experience in electrical work as an Electrician or improver.
• Ability to manage work independently.
• Must pass a fitness to work medical.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team of electricians on industrial and water industry programs.
• Manage own daily workload while working across Southern Water and Greater London.
• Attend to various electrical installations and projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and wellness standards.

Skills

ECS gold card

Experience as an Electrician or electrical improver

Able to manage own workload

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Role Purpose

Due to continued growth throughout AMP8, Bridges will be continually hiring approved electricians to work on our water industry projects across Southern Water and Thames Water sites.

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.

The Role

This is a permanent opportunity.

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

Paid for all travel time door to door.

This role will involve working as a team of electricians working on many industrial and water industry programmes of work.

Travel across the Southern Water and Greater London area will be expected.

• ECS gold card (essential)
• Experience as an Electrician or electrical improver
• Able to manage own workload
• Fitness to work medical (can be completed upon commencement of employment)
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• EUSR water hygiene
• Thames water passport
• Inspection and testing medical
• PASMA / IPAF / Confined space
• COMPEX
• Industrial and/or panel wiring experience.

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 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% 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.

Come and be part of our team!

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