Telemetry Electrician

Bridges Electrical Engineers; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical engineering firm in High Wycombe seeks skilled individuals for a role modifying control panels and telemetry equipment for Thames Water. This position involves working 40 hours per week with paid travel and overtime. Candidates should have an ECS Gold Card and experience in panel wiring. Excellent benefits, including competitive salaries and a health cash plan, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Health cash plan with Healthshield

Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5% company contribution

Employee Discount Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Qualifications

• ECS Gold Card is essential.
• Experience with telemetry outstation replacements or MultiSmart systems.
• Proficient in panel wiring and modifications.

Responsibilities

• Modify control panels and telemetry equipment.
• Complete electrical installations according to safety standards.
• Coach and mentor Electrical Improvers and Apprentices.

Skills

ECS Gold Card

Telemetry outstation replacements experience

Panel wiring/modifications experience

Experience within Industrial areas

Fit for work medical

Positive attitude towards Health and Safety

Full UK driving License

Tools

PASMA

IPAF

Inspection and testing certificates

CompEx

Job description

Overview

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

Covering the Thames Valley area for Thames Water, this role's purpose is to modify control panels and telemetry equipment at various sites across the region. This includes telemetry outstation replacements and multi-smart systems.

The Role

Contracted to 40hrs per week Monday to Friday. Paid hourly, with overtime paid. Travel time paid door to door.

Overtime during the weekends paid at inflated rate.

• Company van provided
• 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.
• Promote and demonstrate the Bridges’ values when dealing with peers, staff, customers and clients.
• To coach and mentor Electrical Improvers and Apprentices.

• ECS Gold Card (essential)
• Telemetry outstation replacements or MultiSmart systems experience
• Panel wiring / modifications experience
• Experience within Industrial (ideally the water) industries
• Fitness to work medical
• Always follows best practice with a positive attitude towards Health and Safety
• Full UK driving License
• Fit for work medical.

Desirable

• PASMA / IPAF / Confined space
• EUSR & Thames Water Passport
• Inspection and testing certificate
• Emergency first aid or first aider
• CCNSG (or similar)
• CompEx.

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.