Mechanical and Electrical and Maintenance & Breakdown Apprentice positions.

Summary

Competitive salaries Health cash plan with Healthshield Standard Life Pension Scheme Life Assurance Scheme Employee Discount Scheme Bike 2 Work scheme Training and development opportunities Employee referral scheme Bridges are listed on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024.

Wage

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Electrical, electronic product service and installation engineer (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 September 2025

Duration

4 years

Positions available

4

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

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.

The Role

As an Apprentice, you will be working alongside a team of experienced engineers, assisting in electrical installations, repairs, and maintenance across various client sites. You will receive on-the-job training and support to develop your skills and knowledge in electrical engineering.

Contracted to 40hrs per week Monday to Friday. Paid hourly, with overtime paid.

This is a field-based role. You will be paid your travel time door to door.

Where you'll work

We have opportunities in the South West and South East.

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BATH COLLEGE

Your training course

Electrical, electronic product service and installation engineer (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Observe health and safety regulations and procedures including:
Apply electrical safety tests.
Avoid the hazard left by residual energy.
Ensure all tools and equipment are safe and fit for purpose.
Understand and apply EU/BS product standards.
Apply Portable Appliance Testing.
Identify and use the appropriate mode of communication and be able to deal with and listen to customers.
Comply with health and safety procedures to protect colleagues, customers and their family.
Resolve disputes and know who to report to in case of problems.
Research and apply environmental legislation that is current and appropriate to installations and repairs.
Advise customers on energy saving practices and choosing environmentally friendly purchases in the future.
Use the correct lifting techniques.
Apply safe stowing procedures.
Fit / remove safety bolts.
Deliver product.
Agree suitable site, with customer, for installation.
Carry out electrical safety tests.
Install product to manufacturer's regulations.
Make network connections including WiFi, Internet and blue tooth.
Demonstrate product to customer's satisfaction ensuring customer can operate product.
Complete paperwork including re-call registration if agreed with customer.
Select, use and apply diagnostic tools and aids to locate fault.
Ensure that there is not a primary reason for fault occurring.
Ensure replacement components are correct and meet specification.
Replace components or reinstate software using correct sequence, appropriate tools and techniques.
Ensure no damage to other components.
Ensure product is working properly, test it for electrical safety, EU/BS Standards and demonstrate it to the customer.
Communicate technical findings and Product / claim investigations, both verbally and in writing.
Observe and adhere to the principals of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) when handling spare parts and open products
Apply the appropriate electrical, electronic & software principles to understanding the nature and reason for faults.
Understand and apply the principles behind product connectivity
Understand and complete Network & Router set-up
Relate performance to speed and/or set-up of the customer network
Understand Apps and use them in product function & troubleshooting

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths, English (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Working outdoors Manual Handling

About this company

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 sector – Water, 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.

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Company benefits

Health cash plan with Healthshield Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5% company contribution Life Assurance Scheme Employee Discount Scheme Training and development opportunities Employee referral scheme Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

After this apprenticeship

From Apprentice to qualified person and onwards to a career in Bridges within the teams, disciplines and skills that best fit your progression and development.

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