Overhaul & Repair Engineer

Location: Southern England, with extensive UK travel and occasional overseas requirements

Are you an experienced mechanical engineer with a passion for engine rebuilds and high‑quality technical workmanship? Clarke Energy is looking for an Overhaul & Repair Engineer to join our expert team, carrying out major overhauls and repairs on Jenbacher gas engines. This is a hands‑on role for a skilled professional who takes pride in precision engineering and wants to contribute to world‑class power generation performance.

As an Overhaul & Repair Engineer, you will play a key role in the full mechanical overhaul and repair of reciprocating gas engines. Working both independently and as part of a dedicated workshop team, you'll ensure engines are restored to optimum condition in line with schedules, technical standards, and safety requirements.

The role will be part of our Overhaul & Repair Team in the South, though your work will have a direct and meaningful impact on engine reliability for customers right across the UK.

• Carry out mechanical rebuilds of reciprocating gas engines, including full strip‑down and reassembly
• Identify, assess and report faults discovered during disassembly and repair
• Request required parts from stock and ensure efficient use of components
• Complete all documentation accurately and on time, ensuring clear, traceable records

• Work collaboratively as part of the Overhaul & Repair team
• Supervise semi‑skilled staff and apprentices involved in overhauls
• Maintain positive working relationships and contribute to a supportive workshop environment

• Follow all Health, Safety and Environmental procedures and safe working practices
• Apply strong understanding of manual handling and workshop safety requirements
• Keep all work areas clean, tidy and compliant with internal standards

• High standard of engine knowledge and technical understanding
• Proven experience completing full engine rebuilds and major overhauls
• Strong appreciation of safe working practices

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Trustworthy, professional and reliable
• Hardworking, organised and able to manage workload independently
• Committed to producing work of the highest standard
• A good communicator with a positive, team‑focused approach
• A natural problem‑solver who thinks tasks through and takes responsibility

• Time‑served mechanical engineer or extensive engine rebuild experience
• Experience of major overhauls on reciprocating engines
• Full UK driving licence
• On‑site experience carrying out in‑situ repairs or overhauls on reciprocating gas engines
• Background as an HGV mechanic, engine reconditioner, or heavy plant mechanic

• Competitive hourly rate
• 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Holiday buy and sell scheme (up to 5 additional days)
• 7% company pension contribution
• All tools and equipment provided and maintained to a high standard
• Comprehensive training programme on Jenbacher engines and systems delivered at our Liverpool Training Centre
• Opportunities to develop your engine rebuild expertise within a highly skilled overhaul team
• The backing of a respected, globally recognised energy solutions business with a strong culture of safety, technical excellence and continuous improvement

If you’re a skilled engineer with a passion for precision engine work and want to be part of a respected global energy business, we’d love to hear from you.