Jobs in Platts Common

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Site Services Engineer to join their engineering and maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on electrical professional with experience in transformer breakdowns, fault finding, and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) within industrial or heavy engineering environments.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of site electrical infrastructure, responding to breakdowns quickly while supporting ongoing maintenance activities across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out maintenance, inspection, and repair work on transformers and associated electrical equipment.
Respond promptly to transformer breakdowns and electrical faults to minimise downtime.
Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with site schedules and compliance standards.
Diagnose faults using appropriate testing and diagnostic equipment.
Support installation, commissioning, and upgrade projects across site services systems.
Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures and electrical regulations.
Complete maintenance reports, documentation, and service records accurately.
Work collaboratively with production, engineering, and operations teams to improve equipment reliability.
Assist with shutdowns, emergency repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and health & safety at all times.
Candidate Requirements

Proven experience working as a Site Services Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, or similar role.
Strong knowledge of transformer systems, electrical distribution, and industrial maintenance.
Experience dealing with transformer breakdowns, fault diagnosis, and reactive maintenance.
Background in planned preventative maintenance within a manufacturing, utilities, or industrial environment.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
Familiarity with high-voltage or low-voltage systems is highly desirable.
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and safety-focused approach.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
18th Edition Wiring Regulations preferred.
HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering advantageous.
IOSH or other health & safety qualifications beneficial