Quality Technician

Aggreko, LLC; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Annual bonus

Life Assurance

Job summary

Aggreko in Dumbarton is seeking a Quality Technician to actively support production by investigating and resolving issues across all reporting sources. You will manage non-conforming material and assist with quality and warranty investigations, working with Quality Engineers to drive root-cause analysis.

The role requires mechanical and/or electrical understanding, with a solid grasp of component assembly and integration.

Qualifications

• Experience with non-conforming material and containment in production.
• Experience supporting line fallout and fault investigations.
• Knowledge of receiving inspections and defective material management.
• Strong problem-solving skills across mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage non-conforming material, triage, containment and resolution in line with production plans.
• Support manufacturing line fallout, production stops, and fault-at-test investigations with timely identification and escalation.
• Process receiving inspections and manage defective material to maintain quality standards.
• Assist with delivered quality and warranty investigations with data gathering and root-cause analysis.
• Contribute to daily production activities, including DR actions, screening and task closure.

Skills

Mechanical background

Electrical background

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office

Q-Pulse experience

Education

HNC/HND in an engineering discipline

Tools

Q-Pulse

Microsoft 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’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.