Site Service Engineer

Permanent Futures Limited; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Futures Limited is seeking a hands-on Site Installation Engineer to install transformers and related equipment at customer sites. You will read drawings, resolve issues, and coordinate with customers and internal teams to ensure safe, on-schedule delivery.

The role requires experience with high voltage equipment, the ability to work autonomously, and a background in electrical engineering or site installation. Strong safety discipline and clear site communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with high voltage equipment.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Background in electrical engineering, site installation or a related field.
• Strong practical skills and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Strong focus on safety and risk awareness.
• Clear professional communication when on customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Installing transformers and associated equipment at customer sites.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical instructions.
• Identifying installation issues and resolving them within your competence, escalating where required.
• Coordinating with customers, contractors and internal teams to keep work progressing.
• Completing accurate site records and installation documentation.
• Following site procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work.

Skills

HV equipment experience

Independent working

Electrical engineering background

Site installation

Safety focused

Effective communication

Transformer experience

Job description

We are recruiting a Site Installation Engineer on behalf of our client, a transformer manufacturer. This role would suit a hands‑on engineer with experience working with high voltage equipment who is confident managing their workload and working autonomously on customer sites.

You will support the installation of transformers and associated equipment, working closely with customers and the wider engineering team to deliver work safely, efficiently and to specification.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Installing transformers and associated equipment at customer sites.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical instructions.
• Identifying installation issues and resolving them within your competence, escalating where required.
• Coordinating with customers, contractors and internal teams to keep work progressing.
• Completing accurate site records and installation documentation.
• Following site procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work.

We are keen to hear from engineers who have:

• Previous experience working with high voltage equipment.
• The confidence and judgement to work independently, take ownership of tasks and recognise when to seek support.
• A background in electrical engineering, site installation or a similar field.
• Strong practical skills and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• A thorough approach to safety and an understanding of the risks associated with high voltage equipment.
• Clear communication skills and a professional manner when representing the business on site.
• Experience installing or working with transformers would be particularly valuable.