Location: London, UK
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established international provider of power generation and energy solutions, with decades of experience delivering reliable, low-carbon technologies. They specialise in innovative power generation and battery storage systems powered by a range of fuel sources, including natural gas, biogas, and landfill gas. Their solutions help organisations improve energy efficiency, lower emissions, and support sustainability and Net Zero objectives.
Safety, innovation, and operational excellence are central to everything they do, creating a collaborative environment where employees are supported to develop and succeed.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Enhanced overtime rates
- 25 days’ annual leave plus public and bank holidays
- Additional holiday entitlement based on length of service
- Company pension with generous employer contributions
- Company vehicle
- Private healthcare
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Long-term career progression opportunities
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced Operations Engineer to join their permanent team covering London and the surrounding areas.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically or electrically qualified engineer with strong experience working on gas or diesel engines. You will play an important role in maintaining critical energy generation equipment that helps customers improve operational performance while reducing environmental impact.
In return, you will join an established international organisation offering excellent earning potential through overtime, comprehensive benefits, and genuine opportunities for career growth.
Key Responsibilities
As an Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out both planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on customer installations throughout your designated region.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Performing scheduled servicing and emergency maintenance on power generation equipment.
- Diagnosing faults quickly and carrying out effective repairs to minimise downtime.
- Maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction through professional service delivery.
- Supporting the operation and optimisation of customer systems to improve efficiency, reliability, and overall performance.
- Identifying opportunities to enhance operational processes and reduce unnecessary time and material usage.
- Ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures.
About You
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- An ONC, NVQ Level 2, City & Guilds Level 2, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Motor Vehicle Studies, or a related discipline.
- At least three years of hands-on industrial mechanical and/or electrical engineering experience as a qualified technician.
- Strong technical knowledge of gas and diesel engine systems.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Good IT literacy, including experience using Microsoft Office applications.
- A full UK driving licence.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
The role includes participation in a rotating 24-hour on-call schedule and may require occasional weekend and out-of-hours work.
Additional Information
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the vacancy may close before the advertised deadline if a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are encouraged.
Our client is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. Sponsorship may be available for some roles; however, this position may not meet the eligibility requirements for visa sponsorship.