Operations Engineer

Edina; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime rates

25 days annual leave + holidays

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Company van

Private healthcare

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career development opportunities

Ongoing training investments

Job summary

Edina, a leading international power generation specialist, seeks an Operations Engineer in Canterbury. You will perform scheduled and unplanned maintenance, diagnose issues, and optimize processes across installations to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions.

The role requires mechanical qualifications and hands-on experience, with a commitment to safety, customer service, and ongoing professional development within a global team.

Qualifications

• Minimum ONC/NVQ2 or City & Guilds Level 2 in mechanical discipline.
• At least three years' industrial mechanical experience.
• Strong knowledge of engine and/or generator fundamentals.
• Proficient IT skills and MS Office.
• Full, valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance across installations in Canterbury and surrounding area.
• Diagnose and implement reactive maintenance on client installations.
• Oversee and optimise operational processes to increase productivity and reduce time and material use.

Skills

Three years experience

Engine/generator knowledge

IT skills

Driving licence

MS Office proficiency

Education

ONC/NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds Level 2 (mechanical)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Operations Engineer

Canterbury, UK

About Edina

Established in 1985, Edina is a leading international power generation specialist, delivering low-carbon, cost-effective energy and battery storage solutions. Using diverse fuel sources like biogas, natural gas and landfill gas, Edina supports clients in improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and achieving net zero goals.

With over 200 professionals and global operations, Edina combines innovative technology, in-house manufacturing, and strong customer values, including sustainability, flexibility, and integrity, to provide reliable, tailored power solutions and exceptional after-sales support across public and industrial sectors.

At the core of our operations is a commitment to excellence and responsibility, where safety is our top priority, and our company values guide every decision we make:

• People – Our staff are our core asset. Individually and collectively, they are critical to the success of our vision.
• Organisation –Weareengaged, loyal, accountable
• Work –Working safely is not just a policy, it’s our responsibility.
• Ethics – We embrace honesty, integrity, and respect, doing the right thing every time.
• Reputation –We strive for excellence in our processes, enabling us to achieve best inclass industry standards.

We are currently looking for an Operations Engineer to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Attractive overtime rates
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and public holidays
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
• Company pension scheme with an attractive employer contribution percentage
• Company van
• Private healthcare scheme
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Career development opportunities
• Continued investment in employee training to further enhance knowledge, expertise and creativity

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled mechanical engineer with strong knowledge of gas/diesel engines to join our leading international organisation.

You will play a vital role in maintaining and optimising installations that help clients improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions and move towards Net Zero goals.

What is more, you will benefit from attractive overtime rates and a strong all-round rewards package, alongside the chance to build a rewarding long‑term future with a company that combines innovation with real-world impact.

The Role

As an Operations Engineer, you will carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance work on installations across Canterbury and the surrounding area.

Ensuring that customer satisfaction is achieved, you will efficiently diagnose and implement all reactive maintenance work on our client’s installations, as well as other users’ installations.

You will also oversee and work to optimise the operational processes of users’ systems to increase productivity and reduce their use of excess time and material.

About You

• To hold a minimum of an ONC, NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds Level 2 qualification in a mechanical-based discipline
• To be a competent time-served technician, preferably with a minimum of three years’ industrial mechanical experience
• To be a competent technician with considerable skills and in-depth knowledge of engine and/or generator fundamentals
• To have effective IT skills and competency in the use of Microsoft Office packages
• To hold a full, valid driving licence

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm.

This role will involve weekend work and possible out-of-hours work. You will be required to participate in an established 24-hour callout programme based on a rota system.

Other companies may call this role Installation Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Engine Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Senior Field Service Technician, or Maintenance Technician.

The closing date for applications is 4.00pm on Thursday, 10th September 2026.

We are an employer committed to equal opportunities, and our company is sponsored. (This position may not meet the requirements for sponsorship).