Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice
AggrekoBring your energy to Aggreko as an apprentice based in our Washington depot. You’ll gain hands-on experience working alongside skilled engineers. Maintain, install, and repair. All our equipment – from advanced power generation and battery storage to oil-free air. 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, no two days are the same. Each day begins with a team briefing focused on safety and priorities. You’ll then work closely with a senior engineer on a wide range of tasks – from equipment preparation and installation to servicing and fault diagnosis. 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 maintenance, installation, and repair on power generation, battery storage and oil-free air 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
Program overview
Based at our Washington depot (NE37 2SA)
Day release to Newcastle College (NE4 7SA )
End qualification: Level 3, Engineering Maintenance Technician
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
Five GCSEs (or predicted) at grade 4/C or above, including English and Maths
A positive and reliable attitude
Good communication and teamwork skills
Be a problem-solver, always willing to take on a challenge
You’ll need to be at least 17 years old by August 2026 to meet safety requirements
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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.