Operations Engineer - Mechanical
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Salary
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£46,800
Going rate
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2122 (89% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £46,800, and RWE Renewables Management UK Limited is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2122 Mechanical engineers Most likely code | £33,400 | £37,400 | £42,100 | £46,800 |
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers Also possible | £36,300 | £41,500 | £46,700 | £51,900 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Gwynt Y Mor Offshore Windfarm require a Operations Engineer with a Mechanical bias to support its Engineering department based at the Port of Mostyn. The role sits within the RWE Renewables - Offshore Operations UK Region 1 team and directly reports to the Windfarms Engineering Manager.
About the role
- You will provide engineering support to Wind Farm operations, covering 160 x 3.6MW Siemens WTGs
- You will act as the operational technical lead for Offshore WTG structures, drivetrain, blades and associated onshore facilities
- You will develop and manage inspection and maintenance campaigns together with the site management team, focusing on HSE, asset integrity and cost-effective delivery
- You will ensure engineering compliance in accordance with RWE Engineering Management Instructions and all relevant UK and EU standards and regulations
- You will assess, design and implement plant modifications and use condition monitoring techniques to support the safe and reliable operation of site assets
- You will act as a delegated Contract Officer and Project Manager, managing budgets, technical specifications and engineering work scopes across offshore and onshore facilities
- You will support Offshore JUV operations by providing engineering guidance, client representative support and technical expertise
- You will develop technical documentation, RAMS, quality assurance processes and procedures while using Microsoft and CMMS software to support critical decision-making, asset integrity and wind farm performance
Job requirements and experience
- Degree qualified engineer with experience in power generation, offshore wind or a heavy industry environment. A BEng or MEng is preferred, although HNC/HND candidates with significant relevant experience will also be considered
An offer of employment in this role may require holding active or ability to pass National Security vetting to SC level. Failure to obtain and or maintain National Security Vetting to SC may result in the removal of job offers and or existing employment.
Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 93259, application period: 2026-11-01.
Any questions? Contact HR: Magnus Aarenstrup
We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.
We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters
RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the world’s energy markets. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, the company operates one of Europe’s largest and most advanced energy trading floors. A diverse team of over 2,300 professionals from around 90 countries trades electricity, gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances. With precise market analysis and a strong customer focus, we create innovative energy supply solutions and tailored risk management concepts for industrial clients.
We also ensure the commercial optimisation of RWE’s power plant portfolio and market the electricity generated by RWE. In addition, legally independent RWE gas storage companies operate in Germany, contributing to a secure energy supply.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Mechanical engineers (SOC 2122) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~66k in sample- Middle half £38,896–59,800
- Median £48,516
- Going rate £46,800
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–42,100
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. RWE Renewables Management UK Limited holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2122 going rate of £46,800. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.