Workshop Technician

Aggreko; Elgin; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy solutions leader is seeking a Workshop Technician for their Elgin depot. This role involves ensuring efficient maintenance and repair of equipment, adhering to safety standards, and contributing to team performance. Ideal candidates will have NVQ level 3 in engineering or a related subject and experience with servicing large engines. We offer a generous benefits package, opportunities for personal development, and a commitment to an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Holiday entitlement options

Paid time off for volunteering

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience servicing and repairing generators, automotive, HGV, plant equipment, and agricultural machinery.
• Good level of PC literacy, including basic MS Office applications.
• Educated to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in engineering/mechanical subject.

Responsibilities

• Complete repairs and overhauls on time, to standard, and within budgets.
• Ensure adherence to safety practices and quality standards.
• Maintain stock levels of materials and ensure appropriate tools are ready.
• Test and evaluate refurbished equipment per ISO standards.

Skills

Servicing and repairing large engines

Organisational skills

Communication skills

PC literacy

Education

NVQ level 3 in engineering/mechanical subject

Job description

We’re the global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive. We work as a team, and we’re proud of the difference we make to customers, local communities, and towards a sustainable future for the world.

We’re looking for a Workshop Technician based in our Elgin depot to help ensure the efficient maintenance and repair of our equipment, contributing to the success of our team and customers.

Why Aggreko?

• Generous benefits package (including but not limited to pension plan, bonus scheme, and Life Assurance)
• Generous holiday entitlement, with the option to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’
• A focus on continued personal development
• Paid time off work for volunteering in the community
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which helps promote and support a healthy lifestyle

What you’ll do:

• Ensure the completion of repairs and overhauls on time, to standard, and within agreed budgets for both specific repairs and overall department budgets
• Ensure adherence to safety practices and quality standards.
• Carry out the total maintenance of equipment
• Maintain the stock levels of materials required and ensure that the appropriate tools are in place and ready for use
• Report and document component failures
• Contribute to optimum team performance and capability by providing quality work to maintain and enhance the reliability of equipment
• Assist, support, and train service crew
• Test and evaluate refurbished and repaired generators and prepare test reports as per ISO standards

You’ll have the following skills and experience:

• Educated to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in an engineering/mechanical subject (can include apprenticeship)
• Experience servicing and repairing large engines (generators, automotive, HGV, PCV/LGV, plant equipment, forklift trucks, agricultural machinery)
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Good level of PC literacy, including basic MS Office applications
• Well-organised and capable of keeping a vehicle to GSCS standards

Bring your energy. Grow your career.

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.