Project Lead - Data Centres

Aggreko; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool allowance

Service vehicle

Safety-focused culture

Volunteering program

AUS-PAC project exposure

Job summary

Aggreko is seeking a Project Lead - Data Centres to oversee logistics for load bank equipment and Data Centre assets in the Auspac region, based in Melbourne or Newcastle. You will manage transport, warehousing, and inventory, while supporting on-site installation, commissioning, and handover with customers and contractors.

The role requires an electrical license, strong experience in third‑party logistics, and a hands-on approach to equipment handling.

Qualifications

• Hold a current electrical license.
• Significant experience in third‑party logistics, warehousing, transport and inventory operations.
• Hands-on experience with equipment operation, installation and commissioning.
• Proven ability to set up and improve systems and processes for technical delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop excellent working relationships with stakeholders.
• Lead transport, warehousing, and inventory operations for load bank equipment and Data Centre assets across Auspac.
• Support on-site technical aspects of project delivery: mobilisation, installation, commissioning, testing and demobilisation.
• Own and lead delivery/collection handover at Data Centre sites, collaborating with Customer Experience Managers and General Contractor.
• Set up and optimize facilities, systems and processes for inventory and warehousing of critical equipment.

Skills

Electrical license

Logistics leadership

Equipment installation

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Job description

Bring your energy to Aggreko as the Project Lead - Data Centres for our critical Data Centre client based in Newcastle or Melbourne. You'll play a pivotal role in strengthening Aggreko's relationship by ensuring the seamless and efficient operation of logistics for all their load bank equipment. You'll be responsible for the strategic oversight and direct execution support for the inventory, warehousing, and transport of a large catalogue of small items across Aggreko depots and Data Centre sites. Power without pause. Heating, cooling and oil-free air without end. We keep our customers’ worlds on. From world-class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely on us for decades.

What you'll do as a Project Lead - Data Centres:

• Develop excellent working relationships with our valued stakeholders.
• Lead and manage the transport, warehousing, and inventory operations for all load bank equipment and Data Centre assets at Aggreko depots/sites in the Auspac region.
• Perform and support the on-site technical aspects of project delivery, including mobilisation, installation, commissioning assistance, testing, and demobilisation.
• Own and lead the delivery/collection handover process for Data Centre sites, working in close collaboration with their Customer Experience Managers and General Contractor.
• Set up and optimize appropriate facilities, systems, and processes specifically for the inventory and warehousing of critical load bank equipment, ensuring agility and efficiency.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with all internal and external parties.
• Continuously establish and improve core processes and documentation related to logistics and handover procedures.
• Actively manage, direct, and guide operational team members to support logistics activities across all AusPac.
• Provide regular reporting on the progress of process improvements, compliance, and safety.
• Identify and escalation on-site technical risks or issues promptly, liaising with relevant support functions (Sales/Engineering/Logistics) to mitigate risks.

You Will Be/have

• Hold a current electrical license.
• Significant experience in third-party logistics, warehousing, transport, and inventory operations.
• Proven hands-on experience with equipment operation, installation, and commissioning, particularly relevant to the logistics and handover of small equipment, such as load banks and other auxiliary items.
• Proven ability in setting up and improving systems and processes for continuous improvement, with a focus on technical delivery aspects.
• Demonstrated high standard of work and exceptional attention to detail in both logistical and technical contexts.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to address operational and technical issues efficiently.
• Excellent technical communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively and engage with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong planning and coordination skills for both logistical and on-site activities.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to various sites across the Auspac region, often working outside of normal working hours to meet project demands.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics, and a general understanding of Data Centre equipment, to identify types, appearance, damage, and pairing requirements.

Here’s What You’ll Get

• Hourly rate + OT + Tool allowance + service vehicle.
• Safety-focused culture.
• Community volunteering program.
• Opportunity to work on projects across AUSPAC.

Our people are can-do, positive, resilient, and persistent. If that feels like you, build your career with the people bringing energy to the world.

Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.