Transformer / Power Distribution Site Engineer
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- England,Yorkshire and The Humber,West Yorkshire,Leeds
- Full Time, Permanent
- Salary negotiable
Job Description:
Full job descriptionA great opportunity has arisen for an experienced site engineer to join a leading power distribution and supply company.
Key Responsibilities
*Respond to transformer faults, oil leaks, and operational issues on-site.
*Diagnose faults and carry out repair and rectification work.
*Perform mechanical tasks such as gasket/seal replacement, leak repairs, component refitting, and cooling system maintenance.
*Conduct basic electrical fault-finding, component checks, and functional testing of relays, alarms, and controls.
*Complete detailed job reports, fault investigations, and supporting documentation (photos, RAMS, service sheets).
*Travel regularly across the UK and Europe for reactive site work.
*Work independently on customer sites, following lone working procedures.
*Support additional site services tasks when not on callouts (e.g. audits, planned works, documentation).
*Maintain high standards of health & safety, site organisation, and compliance.
Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:
*Proven experience working on distribution and power transformers.
*Strong mechanical and/or electrical engineering background.
*Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
*Apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification.
*Experience with fault finding, troubleshooting, and site-based repairs.
*Strong understanding of health & safety and risk assessments.
*Full UK driving licence.
*ECS card
*Transformer testing experience.
*Lifting/rigging, FLT, or IPAF certification.
*Experience in a continuous improvement environment.
*Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
*Clear communication skills with customers and internal teams.
*Flexible and responsive, able to attend site at short notice.
*Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team.
Additional Details:
*Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
*37.5-hour working week
*33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
*Profit share scheme
*Healthcare cash plan & Employee Assistance Programme
*Pension and life insurance
Key Responsibilities
*Respond to transformer faults, oil leaks, and operational issues on-site.
*Diagnose faults and carry out repair and rectification work.
*Perform mechanical tasks such as gasket/seal replacement, leak repairs, component refitting, and cooling system maintenance.
*Conduct basic electrical fault-finding, component checks, and functional testing of relays, alarms, and controls.
*Complete detailed job reports, fault investigations, and supporting documentation (photos, RAMS, service sheets).
*Travel regularly across the UK and Europe for reactive site work.
*Work independently on customer sites, following lone working procedures.
*Support additional site services tasks when not on callouts (e.g. audits, planned works, documentation).
*Maintain high standards of health & safety, site organisation, and compliance.
Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:
*Proven experience working on distribution and power transformers.
*Strong mechanical and/or electrical engineering background.
*Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
*Apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification.
*Experience with fault finding, troubleshooting, and site-based repairs.
*Strong understanding of health & safety and risk assessments.
*Full UK driving licence.
*ECS card
*Transformer testing experience.
*Lifting/rigging, FLT, or IPAF certification.
*Experience in a continuous improvement environment.
*Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
*Clear communication skills with customers and internal teams.
*Flexible and responsive, able to attend site at short notice.
*Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team.
Additional Details:
*Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
*37.5-hour working week
*33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
*Profit share scheme
*Healthcare cash plan & Employee Assistance Programme
*Pension and life insurance
Job number 3745812
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