Operations Engineer

Edina; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime rates

25 days’ annual leave

Pension scheme

Company van

Private healthcare

Life Insurance

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Career development

Training investment

Job summary

Edina, a leading energy solutions provider, is recruiting an Operations Engineer to join our Bristol team on a full-time basis. You will carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on installations across Bristol and the surrounding area, diagnosing faults and implementing repairs while ensuring customer satisfaction.

You will also help optimise operational processes of client systems to boost productivity and reduce time and material waste, and contribute to our 24-hour callout rota.

Qualifications

• Minimum ONC/NVQ2 or City & Guilds Level 2 in mechanical/electrical engineering or equivalent
• Competent time-served technician with ~3 years industrial mechanical/electrical experience
• In-depth knowledge of gas/diesel engines
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient IT and MS Office usage
• Hold a full, valid driving licence

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on installations in Bristol and surrounding area
• Diagnose faults and implement repairs to client installations
• Oversee and optimise operational processes to increase productivity and reduce material use
• Be part of a 24-hour callout rota on a rota system

Skills

Gas/Diesel engines knowledge

Communication skills

IT skills (MS Office)

Full driving licence

Mechanical/electrical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

ONC/NVQ2 or City & Guilds Level 2 (mechanical/electrical)

Job description

Operations Engineer

Bristol, 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 is 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

The Role

As an Operations Engineer, you will carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance work on installations across Bristol and the surrounding area. Ensuring that customer satisfaction is achieved, you will efficiently diagnose and implement all reactive maintenance work on our clients' 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 an equivalent discipline
• 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.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 4.00pm on Friday 13th November 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. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Equal Opportunities and Sponsorship

We are an equal opportunities employer and hold a Worker Sponsor Licence. Please note that this position may not meet the requirements for visa sponsorship.