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.
Role Purpose
Currently, we are looking to recruit a Mechanical Fitter due to continued growth. In this role, you will work with a team of mechanical and electrical engineers across various client sites in the Severn Trent Water region.
The Role
Contracted to 40hrs per week on site hours, Monday to Friday. Paid hourly. You will be paid your travel time door to door, on top of your contracted and overtime hours.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
1. Ensuring the health and safety of yourself and others
2. Minimizing impact on and protection of the environment
3. Interpreting site drawings and project information
4. Liaising with other contractors
5. Occasional lodging away.
Minimum Requirements:
1. CSCS Card or similar (essential)
2. Full UK Driving license (essential)
3. Experience working as a Mechanical Fitter within an industrial or construction environment
4. Industrial installation experience
5. Good understanding of mechanical drawings
6. Ability to communicate effectively.
Desirable:
1. Appropriate trade qualification
2. Water industry experience
3. EUSR water hygiene
4. Thames water passport
5. Mechanical Mates stepping up to Fitter role (must have relevant qualifications/certifications).
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:
1. Competitive salaries
2. Health cash plan with Healthshield
3. Standard Life Pension Scheme - 4.5% company contribution
4. Life Assurance Scheme
5. Employee Discount Scheme
6. Bike 2 Work scheme
7. Training and development opportunities
8. Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
9. 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 employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.
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