Event Technician (Electrical) - Contract/ Freelance

Aggreko; Dumbarton; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A global energy solutions provider is seeking event technicians to deploy and maintain electrical distribution systems at major international events. Responsibilities include installation and maintenance of equipment, interpreting electrical schematics, and coordinating logistics. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to quality standards. This role offers a contract/freelance opportunity with varied start dates based on events.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain electrical distribution and cabling equipment on-site.
• Install, commission, and decommission electrical distribution equipment.
• Interpret venue-specific electrical schematics for installation.
• Coordinate with site logistics for equipment mobilization.
• Monitor and maintain electrical systems for optimal performance.
• Support team members with generator and UPS assets.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive mindset

Team-oriented mindset

Resilience

Adaptability

Commitment to QHSE and Operational Excellence

Job description

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Client:

Aggreko

Location:

Dumbarton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

13.08.2025

Expiry Date:

27.09.2025

Job Description:

Role Type: Contract/Freelance

Location: International (event-based)

Assignment Length: Typically, 8–24 weeks. Start dates will vary depending on event and venue.

Passport: Must be valid with at least 6 months remaining.

Do you want to work at the heart of some of the world’s biggest events? Join our events contractor pool to be the first to hear about opportunities to join our project teams.

We’re looking for event technicians to help us deliver energy solutions for high-profile events.

What do we do?

We deliver energy solutions for exciting sports, music, corporate, and cultural events worldwide. With over 30 years of experience, we provide innovative temporary energy solutions for spectacular shows globally.

We collaborate with partners like Formula 1 and have supported major events including the Olympics. We deliver complex energy solutions for the biggest events on the global stage.

Find out more about events we’ve supported.

Our people make the difference. Are you ready to join us?

What you will do:

As part of the venue delivery team, you’ll deploy and maintain electrical distribution and cabling equipment on-site, including:

• Installation, commissioning, and decommissioning of electrical distribution equipment, including cable terminations and distribution panel breaker settings.
• Interpreting venue-specific electrical schematics for accurate installation.
• Coordinating with site logistics for equipment mobilization.
• Collaborating with mechanical and UPS teams for efficient connections.
• Monitoring and maintaining electrical systems for optimal performance.
• Supporting team members with generator and UPS assets.

Skills and experience required:

• Strong communication skills (English essential).
• Proactive, team-oriented mindset.
• Resilience, adaptability, positive attitude.
• Commitment to QHSE and Operational Excellence.

We prioritize QHSE standards; compliance with policies, procedures, and local laws is expected.

Equal employment opportunity

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We consider candidates based on qualifications and experience, not race, ethnicity, gender, or other protected characteristics.