Site Supervisor - Transformers / Power Distribution

Reed; Ouzlewell Green; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Healthcare plan

Pension scheme

EV salary sacrifice

Job summary

Reed is seeking an experienced site supervisor to lead transformer installation, maintenance and refurbishment on projects across the UK. You will supervise site engineers and subcontractors, review schedules, and ensure all work complies with technical standards and safety RAMS.

This role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical work, ability to read engineering drawings, and the flexibility to travel. You will liaise with project managers and customers to deliver projects on time and within

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.
• Transformer testing experience.
• Experience working with overhead cranes, lifting and Slinging.

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.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Read and interpret drawings

Safety and RAMS awareness

Flexible travel

Hands-on mechanical & electrical

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Mechanical/Electrical apprenticeship or relevant qualification

Tools

ECS Card

FLT Licence

IPAF certification

Overhead Crane/Slinging & Lifting

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