Operations Engineer

Edina; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave + holidays

Company pension scheme

Company van

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Overtime pay

Training and development

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Edina is seeking an Operations Engineer to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis in the Bristol area. You will carry out maintenance on installations, diagnose issues, and optimise processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste, leveraging your knowledge of gas/diesel engines.

A 24-hour callout rota and occasional weekend work are included. The role requires a technical qualification (ONC/NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2), at least three years’ industrial experience, and a valid driving

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum of ONC, NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds Level 2 in mechanical/electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Competent time-served technician with at least 3 years industrial mechanical/electrical experience.
• In-depth knowledge of gas/diesel engines.
• Effective IT skills and competency in Microsoft Office.
• Hold a full, valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on installations across Bristol and surrounding area.
• Diagnose and implement reactive maintenance on clients' installations.
• Oversee and optimise operational processes of users’ systems to increase productivity and reduce waste.

Skills

Gas/diesel engines knowledge

Microsoft Office

Driving licence

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

• 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
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 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’s 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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.