Depot Lead Engineer

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 our customers, local communities, and...

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 our customers, local communities, and toward a more sustainable world.

We’re looking for a Lead Engineer, based in Plymouth, to oversee workshop operations and support the delivery of high-quality generator servicing and repair work across the region.

Why Aggreko? Here are some of the perks and rewards:

  • Generous benefits package, including pension plan, bonus scheme, and life assurance
  • Generous holiday entitlement, with the option to buy or sell days
  • Focus on ongoing personal development and training
  • Paid time off for volunteering in your community
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme to support a healthy lifestyle
  • Fully equipped commercial vehicle provided for business use

What you’ll do:

  • Lead depot operations, managing a team of three engineers, Coordinate with internal teams including Operations, Yard, Hire Desk, Service Administration, and Stores to ensure smooth execution of all tasks.
  • Service, maintain, and repair generators up to 1,500 kVA
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical faults across a wide range of equipment
  • Support field-based engineers with complex or escalated on-site issues
  • Attend customer sites for maintenance, breakdown response, and commissioning
  • Ensure all work meets health, safety, and company quality standards
  • Mix of workshop and field-based responsibilities
  • Analyze frequent equipment failures and propose preventive actions
  • Ensure Aggreko’s QHSE standards are consistently applied across all workstreams.
  • Standard working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:30, with occasional weekend work, required to do on call as per the rota.

You’ll have the following skills and experience:

  • City & Guilds Level 3 (electrical/mechanical) r equivalent qualification
  • Strong background in generator servicing and electrical fault finding
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to guide and support a small team
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively
  • Understanding of AC and DC power, 3 phase system, component
  • Ability to move or lift objects, typically less than 50 lbs.
  • Strong organizational, planning, and team leadership skills.
  • Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and resilience in a fast-paced, 24/7 service environment.
  • Full UK driving licence

Find out more and apply now.

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Equity, diversity and inclusion at Aggreko

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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