This is a fantastic opportunity for a Site Engineer to join an established family-owned business in Leeds. The company is a leading manufacturer and supplier of electrical power distribution equipment and a pioneer of ultra-low loss amorphous transformer technology. Their flagship product saves money, saves energy, cuts carbon and offers an innovative solution to the worldwide challenge of reducing energy wastage.
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
- Based on site with some occasional in-house prefitting 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 travelthird-party sitesites 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 bcustomer-facing ambassadorador of our client 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 alwfocusingsing 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 site-related challengesnges
- To work unsociable hours when required to meet customer needs
- Keep up to date with legislative updates and communications
- 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
- 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
- Salary negotiable - APPLY FOR THIS JOB - Need some help? xiskglj - We're only a phone call away.
Site Engineer in Bradford employer: Baker Harding Limited
Join a supportive and innovative family-owned business in Leeds, where your expertise as a Switchgear Engineer will be valued and nurtured. With a strong commitment to employee growth and a collaborative work culture, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to pioneering technologies while enjoying a range of benefits that promote work-life balance and professional development.
