Operations Engineer

Operations Engineer Maidstone, Kent 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'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 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.

So, if you are looking for a position where your experience will make a visible difference every day, read on and apply today.

The Role As an Operations Engineer, you will carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance work on installations across Maidstone 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 a mechanical-based discipline
- To have at least 3 years' experience as a mechanical technician, including experience gained within the last 2 years.

- To be a competent technician with considerable skills and in-depth knowledge of engine and/or generator fundamentals
- 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…