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Location

Maidstone, Kent | United Kingdom

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Job description

At Bridges we are more than Engineers.

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 supported by our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset which forms 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.

Purpose of the Role

To oversee and manage a team of electricians on a number of programmes of work to be completed across the South East region.

The Role

This is a permanent job role.

Contracted to 40hrs per week Monday to Friday. Paid hourly, with overtime paid. Overtime during the weekends paid at inflated rate.

You will be paid your travel time door to door, on top of your contracted and overtime hours.

Company van provided, with fuel card issued.

• To be responsible for supervising electrical installations in accordance with BS7671 and Bridges Health & Safety Rules and Essential Standards
• Ensure that all items are installed to the highest standards, in compliance with the project’s quality plan and inspection and test plans
• To follow and actively promote the STAR dynamic risk assessment and to be empowered to stop work should unsafe circumstances arise
• To coach and mentor Electricians, Electrical Improvers/Mates and Apprentices
• Promote and demonstrate the Bridges’ values when dealing with peers, staff, customers and clients
• Promote positive health and wellbeing amongst their peer
• To act in a professional manner and be an ambassador for Bridges, supporting the business goals and maintaining the company’s positive reputation

• ECS gold card (essential)
• SSSTS / SMSTS (essential)
• Experience as an Electrical Supervisor, site managing electrical projects.
• Experience within water / heavy industrial industries
• Able to manage own and others workload with minimal assistance from Project Management in delivering safe profitable projects
• Appropriate City & Guilds trade Qualification
• Relevant H&S certificate
• Full UK driving licence
• Emergency first aid or First Aider

Desirable

• PASMA / IPAF
• Confined space
• COMPEX
• EUSR water hygiene
• Thames water passport
• Test and Inspect

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES

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 wellbeing. We are a family run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.

Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:

• Competitive salaries
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme - 4.5% 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

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.

Come and be part of our team!

Bridges is an equal opportunities employee and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.

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