Engineering Graduate Apprentice

Bring your energy to Aggreko as an apprentice based in our Dumbarton depot. You’ll gain hands-on experience across all manufacturing teams and product lines, then transition to engineering teams to build the skills needed for a successful career at Aggreko. 

All the time developing essential technical and safety skills. All the time developing essential technical and safety skills 

At Aggreko, we are in the business of ‘on’. 

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. 

Your day as an apprentice: 

As an Aggreko apprentice, every day is different. Each day starts with a team briefing on safety and priorities.  You’ll then collaborate closely with a section leader and mentor who will help you develop your knowledge in product assembly and testing. Throughout, you’ll build practical skills with hands-on support and guidance, always working safely to keep everyone safe.  

What you’ll learn and do 

•  Learn essential technical and safety skills through hands-on experience across manufacturing rotations—Assembly, Test, and Product Release 

• Develop your knowledge and confidence using a range of hand tools 

• Diagnose faults and troubleshoot issues 

• Work safely to keep everyone safe  

• From year 3, you will transition to engineering teams to build the specialist engineering skills needed for a successful career at Aggreko

• Collaborate with teams to deliver excellent service and contribute to key projects 

• Use IT tools like laptops and mobile devices to support your work 

• Balance practical work experience with college study towards a BEng (Hons) Graduate Apprenticeship in Engineering (Design and Manufacture) 

Program Overview: 

• Based at our Dumbarton depot (G82 3RG) 

• Day release to Day release to Glasgow Caledonian University   

• End qualification: BEng (Hons)  Engineering (Design and Manufacture) 

• Duration: 4 years 

• Starting salary:  £20,291 

• Start Date: August 2026 

When you finish  

Completing your apprenticeship opens the door to a range of exciting opportunities. Stay local. Work across the UK. Explore opportunities further afield. The choice is yours and Aggreko is here to support your growth and help you shape a career that matches your goals. 

What you need to apply 

• Four Highers at BBCC including maths and a science or technology subject, or MA/HNC in engineering (or equivalent) 

• A positive and reliable attitude 

• Good communication and teamwork skills 

• Be a problem-solver, always willing to take on a challenge 

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