Quality Technician

Aggreko plc; Dumbarton; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Generous pension

Annual bonus opportunities

Life assurance

30 days leave + 3 holidays

Job summary

Aggreko plc in Dumbarton is seeking a Quality Technician to actively support production with investigations and issue resolution across all reporting sources.

You will manage non-conforming material, support line fallout and fault-at-test investigations, conduct receiving inspections, and assist with warranty investigations, while collaborating with Quality Engineers to drive root cause analysis and timely closures.

Qualifications

• Mechanical and/or Electrical background with understanding of assembly and integration.
• Strong problem solving across mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage non-conforming material, including triage, containment and resolution per production plans.
• Support manufacturing line fallout, production stops, and fault-at-test investigations to identify and escalate issues promptly.
• Process receiving inspections and defective material management to maintain quality standards.
• Assist with delivered quality and warranty investigations, working with Quality Engineers on data gathering and root cause analysis.
• Contribute to daily production activities, including DR actions, screening, and reviews to ensure progress and closure of tasks.

Skills

Mechanical background

Electrical background

Problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office

Q-Pulse

Education

HNC/HND in engineering

Tools

Q-Pulse

MS Office

Job description

Bring your energy to Aggreko as a Quality Technician based in Dumbarton. You'll actively support production with investigations and resolution of issues across all reporting sources.

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 Quality Technician:

• Manage non-conforming material, including daily triage, containment and support through to resolution in line with production plans




• Support manufacturing line fallout, production line stops, and fault-at-test investigations, ensuring timely issue identification and escalation




• Process receiving inspections, including transaction handling and defective material management to maintain quality standards




• Assist with delivered quality and warranty investigations, working alongside Quality Engineers to gather data and support root cause analysis




• Contribute to daily production activities, including DR actions, screening, and reviews ensuring progress updates and closure of assigned tasks

You are:

• Mechanical and/or Electrical background, with a solid understanding of component assembly and integration




• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline is desirable




• Strong problem-solving skills across mechanical and electrical systems, with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues effectively




• Confident communicator with good organisational skills, able to manage workload and priorities in a fast-paced environment




• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with experience of quality systems such as Q-Pulse (or similar) advantageous

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.

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 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.