Posted 10 days ago
Mechanical Workshop Engineer
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Mechanical Workshop Engineer responsible for hands-on servicing, maintenance, repairs, and fault finding on diesel generators and other equipment, plus basic installation and commissioning.
About this role
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
Our people are can-do, positive, resilient and persistent. If that feels like you, apply now and build your career with the people bringing energy to the world.
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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.
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