Inspection & Testing Electrician

Bridges Electrical Engineers; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to engineering excellence and sustainability. As part of the electrical testing team, you will ensure compliance across various water industry sites. This role offers a competitive salary, a company van, and the opportunity to work with a supportive team that values health, safety, and well-being. You will be equipped with all necessary tools and technology to perform your duties effectively. With a commitment to employee development and a culture that prioritizes safety and happiness, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career while making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Company van & fuel card

Health cash plan

Standard Life Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Bike 2 Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee referral scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include ECS Gold Card and City & Guilds certification.
• Experience in electrical testing and compliance is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical compliance inspections on customer sites.
• Produce detailed reports and perform necessary rectification works.

Skills

Electrical Compliance

Testing and Inspection

Report Writing

Education

ECS Gold Card

City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/5

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

Full UK Driving License

Tools

Testing Equipment

Tablet/Laptop

PPE

Job description

Bridges are currently looking to expand our Inspection and Testing team to work across Water and Wastewater sites across the south east of England.

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

You will be working as part of our fixed electrical testing team ensuring electrical compliance on our customers sites predominantly within the water industry. Day to day you will be mobile visiting sites around the east and south of the M25 and into the east and south areas outside the M25.

You will be contracted to 40hrs per week on site hours Monday to Friday. Paid hourly, with overtime and travel paid door to door. You will be carrying out testing and inspection of electrical installations and producing detailed reports including any rectification works required.

• Company van and fuel card will be provided with this role.

• You will also be provided with all the tools, testing equipment and PPE required to carry out this role, as well as a Tablet / Laptop and phone.

Required

• ECS Gold Card (essential)
• City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/5 (essential)
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in electrical installation (essential)
• Full UK driving license (essential)

Desirable

• PASMA / IPAF
• EUSR Water Hygiene
• Thames Water Passport

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
• Company van & fuel card
• 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.