Electrician | Thames Valley Region

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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 and our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset, 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.

This electrician role will involve working as part of a team of electricians working on several industrial and water industry frameworks. Work will be completed across the Thames Valley region for our works for Thames Water.

• Contracted to 40hrs per week Monday to Friday.
• Paid hourly, with overtime paid. Overtime during weekends paid at inflated rate.
• Company van may be available depending on your experience.
• All power and specialist tools provided.

• ECS gold card (essential)
• Experience with in Industrial / construction industry, ideally within the water industry
• Appropriate City & Guilds trade Qualification
• Fitness to work medical
• Emergency first aid or First Aider
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Relevant H&S certificate
• EUSR & Thames Water Passport
• Inspection and testing certificate
• PASMA / IPAF / Confined space
• COMPEX

• 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.

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

Location:

Reading, England, United Kingdom

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Industries – Non‑profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education