Field Engineer - Power Distribution in Leeds, West Yorkshire

Field Engineer - Power Distribution

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  • Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Engineering
  • Permanent
Date posted: 13/10/2026 15:26:59

Description

A great opportunity has arisen for a technical minded site engineer to join a leading company in the power distribution sector

Job Description:

Based on site with some occasional in-house pre fitting 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 travel to third party sites 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 be a customer facing ambassador 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 always focussing 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 resolve site related challenges.

To work unsociable hours when required to meet customer needs.

Keep up to date with legislative updates and communications

Beneficial Skills / Experience:

Experience and competence of working on site fitting distribution and power transformers and associated packages

Hands on experience of working within a mechanical/electrical engineering environment

The ability to understand mechanical and schematic drawings

Apprentice trained or a Mechanical/Electrical qualification

Experience of Health & Safety and conducting risk assessments

ECS accreditation

Full UK driving licence

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

Additional Details:

Salary negotiable

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

Job Details

Location Leeds, West Yorkshire
Job Type Permanent
Language English
Salary
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