Electrician - Leatherhead

Bridges - Trusted Intelligent Engineering Partner; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Health cash plan with Healthshield

Pension scheme - 5% company contrib

Life Assurance

Employee discounts

Bike 2 Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee referral scheme - £1,000

Job summary

Bridges - Trusted Intelligent Engineering Partner is recruiting an on-site Electrician for permanent, 40 hours per week across the South West London and Surrey regions, supporting SES Water projects. You will be paid hourly with overtime and travel time.

The role requires an ECS gold card, water/construction sector experience and City & Guilds trade qualifications. The position emphasizes safety, quality, mentoring of apprentices, and acting as an ambassador for Bridges while delivering safe,

Qualifications

• ECS gold card essential
• Experience in water/construction industry
• Industrial and/or panel wiring experience desirable
• Ability to manage own and others workload with minimal PM input
• City & Guilds trade qualification
• Fitness to work medical
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• To complete electrical installations per BS7671 and Bridges Electrical Safety Rules and Essential Standards
• Ensure adherence to all Health and Safety legislation and regulations
• Install items to highest standards per project quality plan and inspection/test plans
• Follow and promote STAR dynamic risk assessment; stop work if unsafe conditions arise
• Coach and mentor Electrical Improvers and Apprentices
• Promote Bridges' values with peers, staff, customers and clients
• Promote health and wellbeing among peers
• Act professionally and be an ambassador for Bridges, supporting business goals and reputation

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

This role will involve working as a team of electricians working on a number of industrial and water industry programmes of work. Work will be completed in and around the South West London and Surrey / surrounding regions for SES Water.

The Role

Permanent role, contracted to 40hrs per week on site hours, Monday to Friday. Paid hourly, with overtime paid.

You will be paid your travel time door to door, on top of your contracted and overtime hours.

• 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 project's 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 company's positive reputation

Requirements

• ECS gold card (essential)
• Experience within water / construction industry
• Industrial and/or panel wiring experience (desirable)
• Able to manage own and others workload with minimal assistance from Project Managers in delivering safe profitable projects
• Appropriate City & Guilds trade Qualification
• Fitness to work medical
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• EUSR Water Hygiene
• Inspection and testing certificate
• PASMA / IPAF / Confined space
• COMPEX

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES

• 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.