Operations Engineer

Operations Engineer
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
Salary: Competitive
Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm | Weekend & out-of-hours call-outs on a rota
I’m currently working with an established business within the power generation and energy sector who are looking to recruit an experienced Operations Engineer to join their growing team in Leatherhead.
This is a great opportunity for a skilled mechanical or electrical engineer with strong experience working on gas and diesel engines, looking to join an established organisation operating across the UK and internationally.
The role will involve carrying out scheduled and reactive maintenance across customer installations, diagnosing faults, improving system performance and helping customers optimise the efficiency and reliability of their power generation assets.
You’ll also benefit from attractive overtime rates, a company van and a strong overall benefits package, alongside long-term career development opportunities.
The Role
Carrying out scheduled maintenance on customer installations
Responding to reactive maintenance and breakdowns
Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
Carrying out repairs and remedial works
Supporting the operation and optimisation of customer installations
Identifying opportunities to improve system efficiency and reliability
Working to reduce downtime and unnecessary use of time and materials
Ensuring customer satisfaction is maintained
Providing technical support and guidance to customers
Working safely and in accordance with company procedures
Completing service reports and relevant technical documentation
Supporting other engineers and operational teams where required
Participating in an established 24-hour call-out rota
Carrying out weekend and out-of-hours work when requiredThe ideal candidate will have a strong practical engineering background, ideally within power generation, engines, industrial engineering, automotive or a similar environment.
You’ll ideally have:

ONC, NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds Level 2 qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Motor Vehicle Studies or equivalent
Minimum 3 years’ industrial mechanical and/or electrical engineering experience
Strong practical knowledge of gas and/or diesel engines
Experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Good communication and customer-facing skills
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
A proactive approach with the ability to work independently
Full, valid UK driving licence
Flexibility to participate in a 24-hour call-out rotaPackage
Competitive salary
Attractive overtime rates
Company van
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and public holidays
Enhanced holiday entitlement with length of service
Company pension scheme with attractive employer contribution
Private healthcare
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Career development opportunities
Continued investment in training and professional developmentThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical or Electrical Engineer with a strong background in gas/diesel engines who wants to build a long-term career within an established power generation business.
The role offers the opportunity to work directly with customers, take ownership of installations and play an important part in maintaining and optimising critical power generation assets