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You'll contribute to the execution of the service strategy and service growth by delivering timely, high-quality, cost-effective service offerings, solutions and engineering projects for customers across the UK.\nWorking as part of a team of experienced engineers and technicians, you'll support the installation, assembly, maintenance, refurbishment and commissioning of large power transformers and associated equipment. You will play a key role in delivering safe and efficient service activities whilst maintaining the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.\nThis role offers an excellent opportunity for engineers with transferable skills from a range of industrial sectors to develop specialist expertise within the power industry and support critical energy infrastructure projects across the UK.\nPlease note: This is a highly mobile, field-based role that requires extensive travel throughout the UK. Successful candidates should expect frequent overnight stays away from home, extended periods working on customer sites, and occasional weekend working as part of normal project delivery requirements.\nHow You'll Make an Impact\nYou'll play a key role within a team of knowledgeable and experienced engineers and technicians undertaking and coordinating service activities on customer sites, whilst maintaining a strong focus on health and safety, quality standards, project schedules and customer satisfaction.\n\nSupport the installation, assembly and commissioning of large power transformers and associated equipment, including radiators, conservators, cooling systems, pipework, bushings and auxiliary components.\n\nUndertake transformer refurbishment projects, routine maintenance activities, inspections and component replacements, identifying issues and supporting technical investigations and recommendations.\n\nCarry out oil handling, oil processing, oil filtration and oil sampling activities in accordance with approved procedures and quality requirements.\n\nAssist with mechanical checks, equipment inspections, leak detection, pressure testing, torque verification and functional testing activities to ensure equipment is installed and operating correctly.\n\nLead site activities from start to finish under the direction of the Project Manager, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with customer requirements.\n\nMaintain project site documentation, quality records, checklists and service reports, helping to resolve issues on site and providing technical feedback to support continuous improvement activities.\n\nYour Background\nMechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related Engineering qualification such as Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, Military Engineering training or equivalent industry experience.\n\nExperience in the installation, assembly, commissioning, maintenance or repair of large industrial, mechanical, electrical or electro-mechanical equipment.\n\nExperience with mechanical installations, plant assembly, equipment refurbishment, pipework systems, cooling systems, lifting operations or large engineered equipment would be advantageous.\n\nAbility to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, technical documentation and engineering procedures.\n\nExperience leading site teams, coordinating subcontractors or supervising engineering activities is desirable.\n\nSite safety qualifications such as IPAF, PASMA, CCNSG, CSCS or equivalent would be beneficial, although training will be provided.\n\nFull UK driving license.\n\nYour Attributes\nAble to work well using your own initiative whilst also being a strong team player who collaborates effectively to achieve successful outcomes.\n\nFlexible in your approach to working hours and travel requirements, with the ability to work throughout the UK and respond to customer and project requirements at short notice.\n\nComfortable spending a significant proportion of the year working away from home on customer sites across the UK.\n\nHighly organised with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality workmanship.\n\nA systematic approach to problem solving with a positive mindset and willingness to learn and develop specialist technical knowledge.\n\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships with customers, colleagues and subcontractors.\n\nAdaptable and resilient, with the ability to work effectively in changing site environments and project conditions.\n\nMore about us:\nHitachi Energy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We provide competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative working environment that supports innovation and continuous improvement.\nAs part of our Service Operations team, you will play a key role in supporting the UK's transition to a more sustainable and resilient power network, helping deliver critical infrastructure projects and services that power communities and industries across the country.\nReady to make an impact? Join us and help shape the future of energy.\nAccessibility and reasonable accommodation\nQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing ageneral inquiry formon our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.\n\nThis is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.\n\nUse of Al and automated tools in recruitment\nAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. 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