Telemetry Electrician

Bridges - Trusted Intelligent Engineering Partner; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Health cash plan

Standard Life Pension Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Job summary

A family-run engineering company in the Thames Valley area is seeking qualified individuals to modify control panels and telemetry equipment. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while mentoring apprentices. The position requires an ECS Gold Card, experience in telemetry systems, and a full UK driving license. The company offers competitive salaries, health cash plans, and various employee benefits including training opportunities and recognition schemes.

Qualifications

• ECS Gold Card is essential.
• Experience in telemetry outstation replacements or MultiSmart systems is required.
• Must have panel wiring and modifications experience.
• Experience in the industrial sectors, especially related to water, is preferred.
• Fitness to work medical is necessary.
• Full UK driving license must be held.

Responsibilities

• Complete electrical installations following standards and safety rules.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety legislation and regulations.
• Ensure installations comply with quality plans and inspection standards.
• Promote safety practices and intervene in unsafe situations.
• Coach and mentor Electrical Improvers and Apprentices.

Skills

ECS Gold Card

Experience with telemetry outstation replacements

Panel wiring and modifications

Health and Safety best practices

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Bridges is listed on the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024 and is a family‑run business dedicated to supporting engineering and construction across the UK.

Contract Terms

Contracted to 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Paid hourly with overtime paid at an inflated rate on weekends. Travel time paid door to door. Company van provided.

Role Purpose

Covering the Thames Valley area for Thames Water, the role involves modifying control panels and telemetry equipment at various sites. This includes telemetry outstation replacements and multi‑smart systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete electrical installations in accordance with BS 7671 and Bridges Electrical Safety Rules and Essential Standards.
• Ensure all Health and Safety legislation and regulations are adhered to.
• Ensure all items are installed to the highest standards, in compliance with the project's quality plan, inspection and test plans.
• Follow and actively promote the STAR dynamic risk assessment and be empowered to stop work if unsafe circumstances arise.
• Promote and demonstrate Bridges’ values when dealing with peers, staff, customers and clients.
• Coach and mentor Electrical Improvers and Apprentices.

Requirements

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

Desirable

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

Benefits

• 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.
• RoSPA Gold Medal award for health and safety.
• Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award holder.
• Support for armed forces community.

Equality and Diversity

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