Russell Taylor Group
Operations Engineer
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Operations Engineer
Permanent | Full Time
Canterbury & surrounding areas
Are you a mechanical engineer with experience working on gas or diesel engines?
Have you worked on generators, CHP or similar power generation equipment?
Looking for a field-based role with a company van and strong overtime rates?
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary + attractive overtime rates
- Company van
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
- Company pension
- Private healthcare & life insurance
- Ongoing training and career development
- Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm
What will you be doing?
You'll carry out scheduled and reactive maintenance on power generation installations across Canterbury and the surrounding area.
The role will involve fault finding, mechanical repairs, servicing and optimisation of gas/diesel engines and associated equipment, with a strong focus on reliability, safety and customer satisfaction.
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Where will you be doing it?
You'll join an established power generation specialist delivering low-carbon energy solutions across industrial and public-sector environments. The business works with gas engines, diesel engines, biogas and other technologies to help customers improve efficiency, reduce emissions and support their Net Zero goals.
What will you need?
- ONC, NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds Level 2 in a mechanical discipline
- Time-served mechanical technician; ideally 3+ years' industrial experience
- Strong knowledge of gas and/or diesel engines
- Good understanding of engine/generator fundamentals
- Power generation, CHP or generator experience is advantageous
- Good IT skills
- Full UK driving licence
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