Operations Engineer

Edina; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company van

Private healthcare

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance

Cycle to Work

Career development

Training investment

Job summary

Edina is seeking an Operations Engineer in Milton Keynes to maintain and optimise gas/diesel engine installations. You will perform scheduled and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, and drive efficiency improvements across customer sites.

The role requires mechanical/electrical qualifications, 3+ years’ experience, and a valid driving licence. Weekend work and on-call duties are included, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum ONC/NVQ Level 2 in mechanical/electrical engineering or equivalent.
• At least three years' industrial mechanical/electrical experience.
• In-depth knowledge of gas/diesel engines.
• Strong communication and IT skills; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on installations in Milton Keynes and surrounding area.
• Diagnose and implement reactive maintenance on client installations.
• Oversee and optimise operational processes to improve productivity and reduce waste of time and materials.
• Participate in 24-hour callout rota and weekend work as required.

Skills

ONC/NVQ Level 2

Three years' experience

Gas/diesel engines

Communication skills

IT skills

Driving licence

Education

ONC/NVQ Level 2 in mechanical/electrical

Job description

Operations Engineer

Milton Keynes, 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.

• 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.

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 or electrical 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 Milton Keynes 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 be considered as an Operations Engineer, you will need:

• 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, 8th 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.)