Mechanical Supervisor

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 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 supervise a team of Fitters 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.

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.

• Accept delivery of Package plant at site from our Manufacturing facility, and be responsible for the site installation.
• A working Supervisor, actively involved in installation operations as well as supervising a multi-discipline site installation team specifically to install packaged plant manufactured by Bridges, including Chemical Dosing & Water booster station packages.
• Ensure that Health & Safety legislation and CDM15 regulations are adhered to by the site teams.
• You are expected to lead and set an example throughout the business ensuring promotion and demonstration of our values in your dealings with peers, staff, customers and clients.
• Co-ordinate and contribute to the success of the site installation operations of Chemical Dosing package plants, ensuring a culture of compliance, innovation and continuous improvement whilst maintaining our contracted output requirements.
• Be responsible for compliance of the site teams at all times with Bridges Mechanical & Electrical Safety rules & Essential Safety Standards.
• Ensure that all items are installed to the highest standards, in compliance with the project’s quality plan and inspection and test plans.
• Carry out pressure testing activities on installed pipework systems, sign off and keep records in line with Bridges Mechanical Safety Standards.

• SSSTS / SMSTS (essential)
• Experience as a Mechanical Supervisor, site managing mechanical projects.
• Experience within water / heavy industrial industries
• Appropriate City & Guilds trade Qualification
• Fit to work medical (can be completed upon starting employment).

Desirable

• PASMA / IPAF
• Confined space
• EUSR water hygiene
• Thames water passport
• Inspection and testing certification.

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 well-being.

We are currently holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award, which reinforces our commitment to supporting the armed forces community.

We are a family-run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and we 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 - 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.

Come and be part of our team!

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