Site Supervisor - Transformers / Power Distribution

About the company

A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced site supervisor to join one of the fastest growing companies in the UK

Your tasks

• Supervise and support site engineers and subcontractors on projects.
• Carry out transformer assembly, installation, maintenance, and refurbishment.
• Lead transformer testing activities and ensure compliance with technical standards.
• Conduct site audits and prepare reports.
• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety procedures, RAMS, and site regulations.
• Support planning and delivery of site contracts, including reviewing schedules and materials.
• Liaise with project managers, customers, and site teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor project progress and proactively resolve issues, delays, or risks.
• Travel throughout the UK and occasionally overseas.

Core Duties

• Install radiators, conservators, cooling systems, bushings, tap changers, and associated equipment.
• Fit cable trays, marshalling boxes, fans, pumps, and cooling accessories.
• Carry out torque checks and ensure all equipment is installed to specification.

• Connect and terminate transformer wiring and control systems.
• Install and test protection and monitoring devices.
• Complete grounding, bonding, and functional checks of electrical components.

• Oil draining, filling, and sampling.
• Replace gaskets, seals, breathers, and accessories.
• Inspect, clean, and repair transformer components.

Requirements

Beneficial Skills / Qualifications

• Proven experience installing and servicing distribution or power transformers.
• Hands-on mechanical and electrical engineering experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and schematic drawings.
• Mechanical/Electrical apprenticeship or relevant qualification.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements and risk assessments.
• ECS Card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Flexible approach to travel and working hours when required.

• Transformer testing experience.
• Overhead Crane/Slinging & Lifting certification.
• FLT Licence.
• IPAF certification.
• Experience working within a continuous improvement environment.

What we offer

Additional Details

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company profit share scheme
• Nine-day fortnight
• Healthcare cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme
• EV salary sacrifice scheme and charging facilities
• Excellent on-site facilities with free refreshments