Telemetry Electrician

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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

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

• 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.

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