Site Engineer - Power Distribution

A great opportunity has arisen for a technical minded site engineer to join a leading company in the power distribution sector

Job Description:

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

Beneficial Skills / Experience:

Experience and competence of working on site fitting distribution and power transformers and associated packages
Hands on experience of working within a mechanical/electrical engineering environment
The ability to understand mechanical and schematic drawings
Apprentice trained or a Mechanical/Electrical qualification
Experience of Health & Safety and conducting risk assessments
ECS accreditation
Full UK driving licence
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

Additional Details:

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