HVAC/Refrigeration Technician (Field Based)

aggreko; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Annual bonus opportunities

Life Assurance

30 days leave + 3 public holidays

Overtime opportunities

Training and personal development

Paid volunteering days

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Aggreko is seeking a Field Based HVAC/Refrigeration Technician to support the Dumbarton depot. You’ll maintain and repair chillers, AHUs and temperature control equipment, ensuring reliability and on-time availability for customers.

Join a team focused on safety, quality and service, with ongoing training, development pathways and a competitive benefits package. You’ll collaborate with suppliers, manage stock and assist apprentices in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds, ONC Level 3 or equivalent engineering qualification is required.
• F-Gas certification with CITB Brazing qualification.
• Strong fault-finding skills and solid HVAC/temperature control knowledge.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PC-based systems.
• Well organised, customer-focused and able to manage expectations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, troubleshoot and repair chillers, AHUs, pumps and air conditioning systems.
• Prepare equipment for hire and transfer, ensuring testing and compliance.
• Carry out depot servicing, assist with inventory and procurement to maintain stock.
• Uphold high safety, quality and service standards per QHSE procedures.
• Provide technical support and mentoring to colleagues and apprentices.

Skills

Fault finding

HVAC/temperature control

Microsoft Office

Organised

Customer-focused

Education

City & Guilds/ONC Level 3 or equivalent engineering qualification

Job description

Bring your energy to Aggreko as a HVAC/Refrigeration Technician (Field Based) based out of our Dumbarton depot. As a HVAC/Refrigeration Technician, you'll play a key role in maximising the reliability, performance and availability of Aggreko's temperature control fleet through expert maintenance, fault diagnosis and repairs, helping our customers keep their operations running smoothly.

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 HVAC/Refrigeration Technician:

• Service, maintain, troubleshoot and repair a range of equipment, including chillers, air handling units, pumps and air conditioning systems.
• Prepare equipment for hire and transfer, ensuring it is tested, compliant and available on time to meet customer requirements.
• Carry out routine depot servicing, support inventory management, and coordinate with suppliers and procurement to maintain stock levels.
• Champion high standards of safety, quality and service delivery, ensuring compliance with all QHSE procedures and regulations.
• Provide technical expertise to colleagues and customers, support apprentice development, and benefit from opportunities to expand into specialist equipment such as compressors, steam generators, heaters and boilers.

You are:

• City & Guilds, ONC Level 3, or equivalent engineering qualification.
• F-Gas certified with CITB Brazing qualification.
• Strong fault-finding skills and sound technical knowledge of HVAC or temperature control equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general PC-based systems.
• Well organised, customer-focused, and able to manage expectations effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

Here's what you'll get:

• A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension plan, annual bonus opportunities, and Life Assurance.
• Annual leave allowance of 30 days plus 3 public holidays with the flexibility to buy or sell additional days to suit your lifestyle
• Opportunity for overtime based on business demand
• Ongoing training and personalised development pathways to help you grow your skills and progress in your career
• Paid volunteering days, giving you the chance to make a positive impact in your local community
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential support and resources to promote your wellbeing and a healthy work‑life balance

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.