Aggreko, a global provider of energy solutions, is offering an exciting Graduate Technician Trainee opportunity specialising in power (mechanical & electrical) with additional training in temperature control (HVAC) systems. This 18-month training contract offers strong potential for a permanent position and long-term career path upon successful completion.
About the Role — Power & HVAC Technician Training
Core Focus: Comprehensive 18-month development programme in mechanical and electrical systems
Practical Training: Maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of power generators and equipment
Career Path: Transition to a Technician Level 1 role at Aggreko upon successful completion
Regional Exposure: Training across depots and on-sites throughout the Middle East
About Aggreko — Powering Businesses & Communities
Mission: Providing energy solutions so businesses can grow and communities can thrive
Client Base: Mines, data centres, sporting events, manufacturing sites and entire cities
Culture: An equal opportunity employer welcoming people from different backgrounds and cultures
Career Growth: Nurturing the technicians of the future with in-depth electrical and mechanical expertise
Position Overview
This Graduate Technician Trainee role involves participating in classroom and hands-on training to maintain and service generators and related equipment, gaining in-depth knowledge of power generator electronics and mechanics, assisting senior technicians with maintenance, commissioning and repair tasks, maintaining detailed training and service records, and strictly following Aggreko’s QHSE and safety protocols throughout the 18-month programme.
Why This Role Matters: As a Graduate Technician Trainee at Aggreko, you gain structured, hands-on training across power generation and HVAC systems that most engineering graduates never get direct exposure to, work alongside senior technicians solving real generator breakdowns across the Middle East, build a clear path toward a Technician Level 1 role and beyond, develop expertise that positions you for future senior technician roles, and join a global energy solutions leader with strong regional career growth potential.
Key Responsibilities
Training & Skill Development
- Participate in classroom and hands-on training to gain practical generator maintenance experience
- Gain in-depth knowledge of power generator electronics and mechanics, including maintenance, servicing and troubleshooting
Hands-On Support & Fieldwork
- Assist senior technicians in maintenance, commissioning and repair tasks
- Actively participate in resolving generator breakdowns in various locations
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain detailed records of training progress, service reports and equipment inspections
- Strictly follow Aggreko’s QHSE and safety protocols at all times
Key Performance Indicators
- Successful completion of the 18-month training programme and logbook
- Ability to independently perform maintenance, troubleshooting and repair tasks by programme end
- Demonstrated understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
- Consistent adherence to safety and compliance standards
🎓 Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (or equivalent qualifications)
Essential Skills
- Able and willing to travel as required
- Valid driving licence (local or international) or willing to learn
- Business level English
- Highly motivated with a positive attitude to work
About Aggreko
Join Aggreko, a global leader providing energy solutions so businesses can grow and communities can thrive — powering mines, data centres, sporting events, manufacturing sites and even entire cities. Aggreko welcomes people from different backgrounds and cultures, encouraging everyone to be themselves at work, and is committed to nurturing the technicians of the future through structured, hands-on training programmes across the region.
Career Excellence: Build a technician career from the ground up with 18 months of structured power and HVAC training.
Who Should Apply?
- Recent Engineering Graduates: With mechanical or electrical engineering degrees
- Aspiring Power Generation Technicians: Eager to build hands-on generator maintenance skills
- HVAC-Interested Candidates: Interested in cross-training across temperature control systems
- Mobile Trainees: Willing to travel to depots and sites across the Middle East
- Motivated Career Starters: Committed to completing a structured 18-month training programme
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