Operations Engineer
Lisburn
The Organisation
Our client is an 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, they support clients in improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and achieving net zero goals.
They combine innovative technology, in-house manufacturing, and strong customer values—sustainability, flexibility, and integrity—to provide reliable, tailored power solutions and exceptional after-sales support across public and industrial sectors.
They aim to build long-lasting partnerships with customers in support of their project requirements to deliver market-leading power generation solutions to reduce energy costs and guide clients through the transition to net carbon zero.
Backed by a dedicated in-house manufacturing division, skilled professionals, and a proven track record across public and industrial markets worldwide, our client covers the full spectrum—delivering reliable, forward-thinking power generation solutions with an after-sales service.
They are currently looking for an Operations Engineer to join their team on a permanent, full-time 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 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
The Role
As an Operations Engineer, you will carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance work on gas engine installations. Ensuring that customer satisfaction is achieved, you will efficiently diagnose and implement all reactive maintenance work on installations for key stakeholders. You will oversee and work to optimise the operational processes of a company's systems to increase productivity and reduce their use of excess time and materials.
About You
To be considered as an Operations Engineer, you’ll need:
- To have a minimum of an ONC, NVQ Level II or City & Guilds Level 2 qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering, motor vehicle studies or equivalent.
- To be a competent time served technician, preferably with a minimum of 3 years’ industrial mechanical/electrical experience.
- To be a competent technician with considerable skills and in-depth knowledge of gas/diesel engines.
- To have effective IT skills and be competent in the use of Microsoft Office Packages.
- To hold a full, valid driving licence.
Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday 8.30am-5pm and Friday 8.30am-4pm
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 4pm on Friday 13th February 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. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Our client is an employer committed to equal opportunities, and their company is sponsored. (This position may not meet the requirements for sponsorship.)