Operations Engineer

Owen Daniels; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international power generation specialist is seeking an experienced Operations Engineer to join its Cardiff team. The ideal candidate will have extensive mechanical or electrical experience with gas and diesel engines. Responsibilities include maintenance, diagnostics, and optimization of engine installations. This role offers a competitive salary, overtime rates, a company vehicle, and various benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for those who are qualified and motivated to excel in the energy sector.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension contributions

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Continuous technical training

Qualifications

• 3+ years industrial mechanical/electrical experience required.
• Flexibility for weekend work and 24-hour callout participation.
• Full, valid UK driving licence needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on engine installations.
• Diagnose faults and implement reactive maintenance.
• Support breakdown response efforts.
• Conduct fault-finding and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for effective service delivery.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Gas and diesel engine knowledge

IT skills

Diagnostic skills

Education

ONC, NVQ Level 2, or City & Guilds Level 2 in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Operations Engineer

A leading international power generation specialist is seeking an experienced Operations Engineer to join its expanding engineering team covering the Cardiff area. With decades of expertise in delivering low‑carbon, energy‑efficient power and storage solutions, this is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established organisation known for its technical innovation, strong customer values and commitment to sustainability.

As part of the field engineering and operations team, the Operations Engineer will be responsible for the service, maintenance, diagnostics and optimisation of gas and diesel engine installations across a range of industrial and public‑sector sites. You will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, supporting reactive maintenance, and enhancing system performance across critical power and energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on gas and diesel engine installations and associated equipment
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and implement reactive maintenance both onsite and remotely
• Support breakdown response and participate in the established on‑call rota
• Conduct initial fault‑finding, troubleshooting and system optimisation to improve operational efficiency
• Work collaboratively with the engineering and operations teams to ensure effective service delivery
• Maintain accurate service documentation and uphold company safety and quality standards

Essential Requirements

• ONC, NVQ Level 2, City & Guilds Level 2 or equivalent qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering (motor vehicle or similar considered)
• Time‑served technician with ideally
• 3+ years industrial mechanical / electrical experience
• Strong technical knowledge of gas and / or diesel engines
• Competent IT skills, including use of standard Microsoft Office applications
• Full, valid UK driving licence
• Flexibility to support weekend work and participation in a 24‑hour callout rota

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Attractive overtime rates
• Company vehicle
• Private healthcare scheme
• Company pension with enhanced employer contribution
• 25 days holiday plus bank and public holidays (with additional holiday linked to length of service)
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Continuous technical training and long‑term career development opportunities

Why Apply?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a respected power generation organisation that invests heavily in its people, technology and engineering capability. You’ll work on diverse gas and diesel systems, build your technical expertise and support critical energy projects while helping clients improve efficiency and move towards low‑carbon solutions.

Apply Now

If you’re a skilled mechanical or electrical engineer with hands‑on experience of gas or diesel engines, we’d love to hear from you.