Wilson Power Solution managing director and production manager

Working together as a family

Wealth of Expertise

A family business with a conscience, providing innovative and sustainable transformer solutions

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Erika Wilson - Managing Director

Wilson Power Solutions

People are at the heart of what we do. We pride ourselves on offering an agile and personable service rooted in technical expertise, product performance, and mutual trust, which helps us build lasting partnerships with our clients.

Board members

Our board of directors

Erika Wilson - Managing Director - Wilson Power Solutions

Managing Director

Erika Wilson

Erika joined the family business in 1997, training on the shopfloor, and became the sole owner and managing director in 2021. She has led the growth of the business, turning it into a major player in transformer manufacturing in the UK. Erika is the President of BEAMA and a renowned public speaker.

Hari

Group Technical Director

Hari Malepati

Hari has 25 years of experience in the transformer industry covering the design & development of transformer products in addition to the manufacturing processes & operations. Hari joined WPS in 2006 and has led the development of the engineering department and the establishment of WPS India factory.

Ed Smithies Sales & Commercial Director

Sales & Commercial Director

Ed Smithies

Ed has worked within the T&D manufacturing industry for over 30 years, initially apprenticeship trained in MV switchgear, he worked within LV prior to joining WPS in 2019. Ed has led sales & commercial teams for over 12 years, worked in UK and Export markets and is passionate about developing teams.

Finance Director

Group Finance Director

Dennis Sorbie

Dennis is an FCA-qualified Chartered Accountant with 20 years of experience in finance, strategy and business leadership. As a pragmatic and commercially focused leader, he combines traditional financial discipline with data-led insights and proactive business partnering to drive scalable growth.

Operations Director

Group Operations Director

William McCarroll

William has over 20 years of dynamic experience in manufacturing, strategy, business development, and leadership. With a strong track record for delivering results, William has led diverse teams focused on continuous improvement, growth, efficiency and innovation.

Heads of Departments

Our team of industry experts

Greig Jones, Head of Sales

Head of Sales

Greig Jones

Before joining WPS in 2019, Greig worked for major switchgear & transformer manufacturers. Throughout his 26 years of experience, Greig supported landmark projects for blue-chip companies. Greig now heads the sales & tendering functions and has managed to exceed a £100M sales milestone in 23/24.

Wilson Power Solutions employee

Head of Group Marketing & Sustainability

Ayah Alfawaris

Ayah is an international energy award winner with engineering, sustainability & business degrees. She worked in Solar PV & capacity market before joining WPS in 2019. Managing WPS' marketing, specifications, policy & sustainability whilst advocating for decarbonisation through BEAMA & T&D Europe.

Jake Head of Operations

Head of Operations

Jake Young

Jake began as an Apprentice in Electrical Installation before joining WPS in 2015. He progressed through various roles becoming Head of Operations in 2025. With a CMI Level 3 in Management, Jake leads production improvements while overseeing logistics, inventory management and in-process quality.

Melanie Stewart

Head of Human Resources

Melanie Stewart

With a background in accounting, Melanie brings 15 years of generalist HR experience across services, charity and manufacturing. She has supported start-ups, growth and acquisitions, and is passionate about building high-performing cultures and enhancing the employee experience.

Wilson Power Solutions employee

Head of Finance

Stephen Duce

A CIMA-qualified accountant with almost 35 years' of experience at WPS. Steve started with us as a bookkeeper, as 1 of only 12 staff members. Since then, he’s been integral to the business’ growth, building and managing the finance function, maintaining cash flows, and producing management accounts.

Wilson Power Solutions employee

Head of Engineering

Raju Pullata

Raju holds a postgraduate in engineering specialising in Power Electronics and Industrial Drives. He has 22 years of extensive experience in transformer design including 15 years leading engineering departments in India & the Middle East. Raju joined WPS in 2023 to head the engineering team.

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Head of Site Services

Johnny Hughes

Johnny made a start within the industry over 15 years ago, carrying out an apprenticeship in MV Switchgear. He moved to the transformer industry over 10 years ago and obtained an electrical engineering degree whilst continuing to gain experience. He joined WPS in 2024 as Head of Site Services.

Join our team

Available vacancies

Production

Electrical Testing Engineer

Reporting to the Senior Testing Engineer; key responsibilities will be the testing, repair and troubleshooting across the range of company products both inhouse and on site.

Operations

Internal Logistics Supervisor

The role will lead the material handling team to ensure the efficient supply of raw materials, transformers and equipment to our internal manufacturing operations.

Production

Mechanical/Electrical Fitter

We are looking for an experienced Fitter to join our Operations team in an established family-owned business in Leeds.

Human Resources

Payroll & HR Officer

Working closely with Finance, you will be responsible for the administration of payroll data, ensuring employee records, timesheets and payroll inputs are accurate and maintained to a high standard.

Project Management

Project Coordinator

You will play a vital role in supporting the Site Services Planning & Execution Lead, ensuring smooth coordination and delivery of all site-related projects.

Project Management

Projects Team Manager

You will be responsible for the management of the project team to ensure the timely, high-quality delivery of projects with a site service and warranty element.

Quality

Quality & Aftersales Manager

You will be responsible for ensuring that products & services meet established quality standards while delivering an exceptional post-sale customer experience.

Site Services

Site Electrical Testing Engineer

You will be responsible for the on-site testing, commissioning and maintenance of transformers and associated equipment.

Site Services

Site Engineer (Power & Distribution Transformers)

Focussing mainly on new transformer and package substation installation on site including fitting, wiring and test of both distribution and power transformers.

Sales Contacts

Find your regional sales manager

UK-based existing or new customers can enter their postcode to find the regional sales manager(s). They will be able to provide you with expert knowledge within your specific region.

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Contact our iDNO & ICP experts

If you are an Independent Distribution Network Operator (iDNO) or an Independent Connections Provider (ICP), contact our network connections experts.

British expertise, exporting internationally

We ship to selected projects in Europe. Get in touch with our team to find out more.

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