Telemetry Electrician

Bridges Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction and engineering firm in Reading is seeking an experienced electrician to modify control panels and telemetry equipment. You will complete electrical installations while ensuring compliance with safety standards and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate has an ECS Gold Card and experience with telemetry systems, along with a positive attitude towards health and safety. This role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

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

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Complete electrical installations in accordance with BS7671 and Bridges Electrical Safety Rules.
• 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.
• Promote the STAR dynamic risk assessment and stop unsafe work.
• Demonstrate Bridges' values in interactions with others.
• Coach and mentor Electrical Improvers and Apprentices.

Job description

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. 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.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Complete 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.
• Follow and actively promote the STAR dynamic risk assessment and be empowered to stop work should unsafe circumstances arise.
• Promote and demonstrate the Bridges' values when dealing with peers, staff, customers and clients.
• Coach and mentor Electrical Improvers and Apprentices.

Requirements:

• 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.

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 referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
• 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.