Site Engineer

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Transformer Engineer to join an established business.

The Role:

Focussing mainly on new transformer and package substation installation on site including fitting, wiring and test of both distribution and power transformers . Role also includes some warranty investigation and rectification work on site and more routine equipment maintenance tasks.

Key areas include:

· Based on site with some occasional in-house pre fitting and assembly of various types of distribution and power transformers and associated packages.

· You will prepare work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, preassembly images & parts lists, gathering parts, subassemblies, tools and materials.

· You will assemble components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts and subassemblies.

· You will be required to travel to third party sites both in the UK and Europe to build up the equipment and test.

· You will ensure that all equipment is assembled and tested to the highest standard.

· You will be a customer facing ambassador whilst on site and able to deliver excellent customer service levels, even when sometimes under pressure.

· Use of initiative in an environment with changing priorities whilst always focussing on completing a task safely.

· You will read and understand mechanical and schematic drawings.

· You will use general workshop machinery and hand tools related to the role.

· Identify and work with colleagues to resolve site related challenges.

· To work unsociable hours when required to meet customer needs.

· Keep up to date with legislative updates and communications

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

· Experience and competence of working on site fitting distribution and power transformers and associated packages is essential

· Hands on experience of working within a mechanical/electrical engineering environment is essential

· The ability to understand mechanical and schematic drawings is essential

· Apprentice trained or a Mechanical/Electrical qualification is essential

· Experience of Health & Safety and conducting risk assessments is essential

· ECS accreditation is essential

· Full UK driving licence is essential

· Transformer full testing experience is desirable

· You will have good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise with customers and resolve issues in a proactive and positive manner

· Strong trouble shooting skills

· Excellent attention to detail

· You will be flexible and adaptable and be prepared to attend site at short notice which may be outside your normal working hours

· Experience of working collaboratively with other operations personnel with the ability to train and enhance your work colleagues’ skills.

· Ideally experience of working within a continuous improvement environment

· Ideally have up to date training on Overhead Crane/Slinging Lifting certification

· Ideally have a FLT licence

· Ideally IPAF certification

Salary and benefits:

· Salary negotiable

· 25 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays

· Company Profit Share Scheme (paid quarterly)

· Two paid breaks

· 3 x salary death in service

· Healthcare cash plan scheme

· Employee Assistance programme

· Salary sacrifice EV scheme and on-site electric charging points

· 4 weeks full pay paternity/maternity leave

· Pension