Site Engineer

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.