Mechanical Workshop Engineer – Diesel Generators & Power Systems

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

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