Overhaul & Repair Operations Manager

Location: Knowsley, Merseyside (with occasional UK travel as required)

Are you an experienced operational leader with a passion for engineering excellence?

Clarke Energy is seeking an Overhaul & Repair Operations Manager to lead and continually improve our overhaul, repair and remanufacturing activities. This is a senior operational role, responsible for ensuring all workshop and field-based overhaul operations are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards.

You will play a pivotal part in maintaining the reliability of our engine fleet, driving operational performance, and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction.

Job Purpose

To lead and manage all overhaul and repair activities - including full engine overhauls, field-based repairs and the remanufacture of components - maximising utilisation, quality, profitability and customer satisfaction.

The majority of your time will be spent managing overhaul workflows, coordinating resources, driving process improvements and ensuring work is delivered in line with Clarke Energy and OEM standards.

What Youll Be Responsible For

Operational leadership of overhaul and repair activities

You will oversee all workshop and field-based overhaul activity, ensuring that:

• Overhaul, repair and remanufacturing tasks are planned, executed and quality assured effectively.
• Labour, tooling, equipment and facilities are optimally utilised.
• Workflows are properly scheduled and coordinated to meet customer and contractual expectations.
• All activities comply with Clarke Energy codes of practice, internal processes and OEM technical standards.
  
  

Driving continuous improvement and operational excellence

You Will:

• Lead initiatives to improve productivity, workflow efficiency and component quality.
• Champion best practice in overhaul methodology, remanufacturing processes and workshop standards.
• Ensure adherence to quality assurance procedures and lead corrective action where required.
  
  

Health, Safety and Environmental performance

You Will Uphold Clarke Energys Strong HSE Culture By:

• Ensuring all teams operate safely and follow company and statutory requirements.

Conducting audits and inspections to maintain safe working practices across workshop and field activities.

Customer and stakeholder collaboration

You Will:

• Maintain strong customer relationships by ensuring clear communication and high-quality service delivery.
• Act as the escalation point for commercial queries, liaising with Product Support on technical matters.
• Work closely with internal teams across Service, Parts, Field Service, Scheduling and QUENSH to ensure seamless project delivery.
  
  

Leadership, reporting and performance management

You Will:

• Lead, motivate and develop workshop technicians and field-based engineers.
• Produce status updates, utilisation reports and operational KPI analysis.
• Flag operational issues promptly to the Service Operations Director.
  
  

What Were Looking For

We are looking for a leader who:

• Acts with integrity, professionalism and reliability.
• Is highly organised, analytical and calm under pressure.

Has strong communication skills and can build excellent working relationships across all levels.

Takes ownership, shows initiative and is committed to continuous improvement.

Essential

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Strong technical background in engine overhaul, repair or heavy mechanical engineering.
• Experience managing workshop or field service operations.
• Understanding of remanufacturing processes and engineering best practice.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and OEM specifications.
• Strong analytical capability (operational and financial data).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance/ERP systems.
  
  

Desirable

• Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with gas engines or large reciprocating machinery.
• Experience in component remanufacturing or machining environments.
• Knowledge of Lean, 5S or similar improvement methodologies.
  
  

Why Join Clarke Energy?

Clarke Energy is a globally recognised leader in low and zero-carbon energy solutions, providing engineering excellence across 29 countries. We pride ourselves on our high standards of technical capability, safety and customer service.

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In Return, We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with long-service enhancements)
• Holiday buy/sell scheme
• 7% company pension contribution
• Healthcare cash plan & life assurance
• A senior leadership role with real operational influence.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• A supportive culture focused on quality, safety and continuous improvement.
• The chance to be part of a respected engineering organisation driving sustainable solutions.
  
  

Interested in leading and developing a high-performing overhaul and repair function?

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