Bridges, a leading engineering partner supporting the water industry, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Industrial Electrician to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will hold a JIB Gold card, City & Guilds 2391 (or equivalent), and a valid UK driving licence. Client‑facing interpersonal skills are essential.
Role Overview
As a fixed electrical testing electrician, you will specialise in inspecting, testing, fault diagnosis and rectification work. You will travel to client sites across the Thames Water region, predominantly the Thames Valley, performing electrical condition reports and ensuring safety and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
* Rectify reported electrical defects
* Conduct fault diagnosis on a wide range of equipment following inspection and testing
* Provide solutions, repairs and workarounds
* Order materials and liaise with procurement to ensure correct materials are on site when required
* Maintain a high standard of workmanship and complete work correctly the first time
* Inspect and test industrial installations to ensure safety and compliance
* Inspect electrical systems, checking for damage, wear or deterioration
* Identify defects and produce detailed reports
Requirements
* ECS Gold card (essential)
* City & Guilds 2391 (or equivalent)
* NVQ level 3 electrical installation (or equivalent)
* Good IT skills
* Full UK driving licence
* Experience with industrial electrical installations
Desirable
* PASMA / IPAF
* City & Guilds 2377
* Industrial and/or panel wiring experience
Benefits
* Competitive salaries
* Health cash plan with Healthshield
* Standard Life pension scheme – 5% company contribution
* Life assurance scheme
* Employee discount scheme
* Bike‑to‑Work scheme
* Training and development opportunities
* Employee referral scheme – £1,000 for successful referrals
* Employee recognition schemes
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Company & Culture
We are a family‑run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, dedicated to helping employees learn, develop and achieve success throughout their careers. We hold high standards of health, safety and well‑being, and have received the RoSPA Gold Medal, the Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award and were listed in the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024.
Bridges is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.
Additional Information
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Engineering (Industrial Electrician)
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