Site Supervisor - Transformers / Power Distribution

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Nine-day fortnight

Healthcare plan

Pension

EV salary sacrifice

25 days holiday

On-site facilities

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking an experienced site supervisor in Leeds, UK to lead transformer installation, testing, and commissioning across projects. You will supervise site engineers and subcontractors, ensure health and safety compliance, review schedules, and liaise with project managers to deliver on time.

The role requires a mechanical/electrical background, ECS card, and a full UK driving licence. Willingness to travel and a nine-day fortnight are among the benefits on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience installing and servicing distribution or power transformers.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering/schematic drawings.
• ECS Card and UK driving licence required.
• Strong Health & Safety knowledge and risk assessments.
• Experience in continuous improvement environments.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 delivery.
• Monitor project progress and resolve issues, delays or risks.
• Travel across the UK and occasionally overseas.

Skills

Transformer installation

Electrical engineering

Reading drawings

Health & Safety compliance

Project coordination

Troubleshooting

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Mechanical/Electrical apprenticeship

Tools

ECS Card

FLT Licence

IPAF certification

Overhead Crane/Slinging

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

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

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

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.

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