Engineering Modern Apprentice Service and Repair Technician

Bring your energy to Aggreko as an apprentice based in our Dumbarton depot. You’ll gain hands-on experience working alongside skilled engineers. Servicing and repairing.  All our equipment – from advanced power generation, load banks and battery storage to oil-free air and temperature control. 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 get hands-on training in mechanical and electrical repairs on generators, load banks, and battery energy storage systems. Your tasks will change based on the repairs underway, giving you broad practical experience across all our products. 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 

• Carry out service and repair on power generation, battery storage load banks, oil-free air equipment and temperature control equipment 

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

• Diagnose faults and troubleshoot issues 

• Work safely to keep everyone safe  

• 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 an Engineering Modern Apprentice 

Program Overview 

• Based at our Dumbarton depot (G82 3RG) 

• Day release to City of Glasgow College (G5 9XB )  

• End Qualification: MA Engineering 

• Duration: 4 years  

• Starting salary:  £18,720  

• 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 National 5s grade C+ including English, maths, and one STEM subject or equivalent. Alternatively, an NC, a pre-apprenticeship or foundation apprenticeship in an engineering subject.  

• 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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