Operations Engineer

Full-Time | Permanent | Cardiff

📍 Cardiff, United Kingdom

Are you an experienced Mechanical or Electrical Engineer looking for a role where your expertise makes a real impact?

JDR Recruitment is partnering with a leading provider of specialist power generation and energy solutions to recruit an experienced Operations Engineer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative and growing organisation operating within the energy sector, supporting critical infrastructure and helping businesses improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and achieve their sustainability goals.

If you have strong mechanical or electrical engineering experience, a solid understanding of gas and diesel engines, and enjoy working independently in a field-based role, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

The Opportunity

As an Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, fault diagnosis, and operational optimisation on a range of energy generation installations throughout Cardiff and the surrounding region.

Working directly with customers, you will play a vital role in ensuring systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably while delivering exceptional levels of customer service.

This role offers a varied workload, technical challenges, and the opportunity to work with advanced power generation technologies in a growing and future-focused industry.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Engineering Support

• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance on customer installations

• Diagnose faults and perform reactive maintenance and repairs

• Conduct inspections and servicing of mechanical and electrical equipment

• Ensure equipment operates efficiently and in accordance with manufacturer specifications

• Complete all maintenance documentation accurately and on time

Fault Finding & Troubleshooting

• Identify and resolve mechanical, electrical, and operational faults

• Investigate system performance issues and implement corrective actions

• Minimise equipment downtime through effective troubleshooting and repair

• Escalate complex technical issues where required

Operational Performance & Optimisation

• Monitor and optimise system performance to improve efficiency

• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, downtime, and operating costs

• Support customers in achieving maximum productivity from their installations

• Ensure compliance with operational and safety standards

Customer Service & Communication

• Build positive relationships with customers and site personnel

• Provide technical support and advice when required

• Maintain high levels of professionalism while working on customer sites

• Ensure customer satisfaction is achieved through effective service delivery

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Follow all health and safety procedures and safe systems of work

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards

• Maintain company equipment, tools, and vehicles in a safe condition

• Participate in emergency call-out support when required

What We’re Looking For

Essential Qualifications

✔ ONC, NVQ Level 2, City & Guilds Level 2, or equivalent qualification in:

• Mechanical Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Motor Vehicle Studies

• Related Engineering Discipline

Essential Experience

✔ Time-served engineering technician

✔ Minimum of three years’ industrial mechanical and/or electrical engineering experience

✔ Strong working knowledge of:

• Gas engines

• Diesel engines

• Mechanical systems

• Electrical systems

• Industrial maintenance environments

✔ Experience carrying out fault finding, maintenance, and repair work

✔ Excellent communication and customer service skills

✔ Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office

✔ Full valid UK driving licence

The Ideal Candidate

You will be:

⭐ Self-motivated and capable of working independently

⭐ Comfortable working in a field-based environment

⭐ Customer-focused with a professional approach

⭐ Safety conscious and committed to high engineering standards

⭐ Organised with strong problem-solving abilities

⭐ Keen to develop your technical knowledge and progress your career

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package

• Attractive overtime rates

• Company van provided

• 25 days annual leave plus bank and public holidays

• Enhanced holiday entitlement based on length of service

• Company pension scheme with attractive employer contributions

• Private healthcare scheme

• Life insurance

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Career progression opportunities

• Opportunity to work within a growing and innovative energy sector

Working Hours

Monday – Friday
8:00am – 4:30pm

Additional Requirements

• Participation in an established 24-hour call-out rota

• Occasional weekend working

• Out-of-hours attendance when operational requirements dictate

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced Mechanical or Electrical Engineer with strong knowledge of gas and diesel engines and are looking for a rewarding field-based role with excellent long-term career prospects, JDR Recruitment would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV for a confidential discussion.

Please note: Due to the volume of applications and the fast-paced nature of the market, this vacancy may close earlier than advertised. Early applications are encouraged.

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