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 a 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.
About the Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Teamwork & Supervision
- 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
Health, Safety & 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
What We’re Looking For
Technical Skills
- High standard of engine knowledge and technical understanding
- Proven experience completing full engine rebuilds and major overhauls
- Strong appreciation of safe working practices
Personal Attributes
- 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
Qualifications & Experience
- 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
What’s in it for you?
- 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
Ready to Apply?
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.
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