Operations Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days leave + holidays

Company pension

Company van

Private healthcare

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Career development

Training investment

Job summary

Edina, a leading power generation specialist, seeks an Operations Engineer in Dorking. You will perform scheduled and reactive maintenance across the region, diagnosing issues and implementing improvements to client installations.

The role requires mechanical/electrical qualifications with at least three years’ industry experience, plus strong IT and communication skills. A full driving licence is essential, and the position includes development opportunities and a company van.

Qualifications

• Minimum ONC/NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds Level 2 in mechanical and/or electrical engineering.
• Three years’ industrial mechanical and/or electrical experience.
• Knowledge of gas/diesel engines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good IT skills and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on installations across Dorking and surrounding area.
• Diagnose and implement reactive maintenance on client installations.
• Oversee and optimise operational processes to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and effective service delivery.

Skills

Gas/diesel engines

Communication skills

IT skills

Full driving licence

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Operations Engineer

Dorking, 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

We are engaged, loyal, and accountable in achieving our goals.

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-in-class industry standards.

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

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

The Role

As an Operations Engineer, you will carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance work on installations across Dorking 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 materials.

About You

• To hold a minimum of an ONC, NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds Level 2 qualification in mechanical and/or electrical engineering, motor vehicle studies or equivalent
• To be a competent time-served technician, preferably with a minimum of three years’ industrial mechanical and/or electrical experience
• To possess in-depth knowledge of gas/diesel engines
• To demonstrate excellent communication skills
• 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, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Senior Field Service Technician, or Maintenance Technician.

The closing date for applications is 4.00pm on Tuesday, 1st September 2026.

Due to a fast-moving market, applications may be filled on short notice, and the deadline date may be brought to a close early.

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