Inspection & Testing Electrician

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 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 and manufacturing hub in the heart of Somerset (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.

You will be working as part of our fixed electrical testing team, ensuring electrical compliance at our customers’ sites predominantly within the water industry. You will be mobile, visiting sites around the East and South of the M25 and into outside areas. You will be contracted to 40 hrs per week of on‑site hours Monday to Friday. You will be paid hourly with overtime and travel paid door‑to‑door.

You will carry out testing and inspection of electrical installations and produce 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 licence (essential)

Desirable

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

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 holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, reinforcing 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. We are listed on the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024.

• 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, guided by our principles:
Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.

Come and be part of our team!

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Non‑profit Organisations and Primary and Secondary Education

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