Mechanical Workshop Engineer

Aggreko, LLC; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension plan

Annual bonus opportunities

Life Assurance

Paid volunteering days

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Aggreko is seeking a Mechanical Workshop Engineer for its Lomondgate depot. The role involves hands-on servicing, maintenance, repairs, fault finding and basic installation/commissioning of diesel generators across a broad power range.

You will assess gear on return from hire, perform upgrades, and support electrical diagnostics and ECM programming. Time served or NVQ3 in engineering/mechanical, with experience in servicing large engines and good organisational, communication and PC literacy

Qualifications

• Time served apprentice or NVQ level 3 in engineering/mechanical subject.
• Experience servicing, repairing large engines (generators, HGV, plant equipment, agricultural machinery).
• Good organisational & communication skills.
• Good level of PC literacy including basic MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fault finding, repairs, and load testing on diesel generators (20–2000kVA), including major engine overhauls.
• Assess equipment condition on return from hire, completing upgrades, modifications, and improvements to maintain fleet quality.
• Work across AC/DC electrical systems, supporting diagnostics, ECM programming, and control module configuration.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

PC literacy

Education

NVQ level 3 in engineering/mechanical subject

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Bring your energy to Aggreko as a Mechanical Workshop Engineer based in our Service & Repair team in our Lomondgate depot.

As a Mechanical Workshop Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out hands‑on servicing, maintenance, repairs, and fault finding, while also getting involved in basic installation and commissioning. 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 Mechanical Workshop Engineer:

• Carry out fault finding, repairs, and load testing on diesel generators (20–2000kVA), including major engine overhauls
• Assess equipment condition on return from hire, completing upgrades, modifications, and improvements to maintain fleet quality
• Work across AC/DC electrical systems, supporting diagnostics, ECM programming, and control module configuration

You are:

• Time served apprentice or educated to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in an engineering/mechanical subject
• Experience servicing, repairing large engines (generators, HGV, plant equipment, agricultural machinery)
• Good organisational & communication skills
• Good level of PC literacy including basic MS Office applications
• Well organised and capable of keeping vehicle to GSCS standards

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
• 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

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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.

At Aggreko, we provide energy solutions so communities can thrive and businesses can grow.

We bring power, heat and cooling to customers and communities wherever they need it.

No two days are the same. We work in dynamic environments and offer a wide range of opportunities for motivated people to enrich their lives and communities. If you are prepared to give us your best, you can learn and grow quickly. We are building a culture and an environment where everyone can be at their best. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we achieve our potential. Join us, bring your energy, and grow your career.