UK apprentices and graduates
Bring your energy. Grow your career.
Kick start your career at Aggreko
At Aggreko, we deliver energy solutions all over the world to help businesses thrive and communities grow.
Look at our huge range of case studies. You’ll see we electrify Glastonbury using cleaner fuels, use solar to power mines in Australia, help Netflix to burn less diesel when they film on location, keep ice rinks frozen around the world, and bring relief when natural disasters strike.
The first step to a global career ladder
We’re a team of 6,000 specialists, from all corners of the globe. And lots of us began our careers as an apprentice or graduate, learning about the technology that sits behind our products.
We offer apprenticeships as a technician or engineer, and graduate programmes in finance, HR or IT. Of course, you could apply for any of our roles if these aren’t quite what you’re looking for and we’ll develop and invest in you wherever you are. Bring your energy, grow your career.
People join for different reasons
Although we're sixty years old, it doesn't feel like it when you work here. So you can expect the professionalism and high standards of a larger company, yet without being pigeon-holed into a narrow role.
Whichever apprenticeship you apply for, you'll get a breadth of experience and development. Because there's a lot going on to deliver for today's customers and build products for tomorrow's customers.
"No two days are ever the same."
There’s always support with your studies and if you need help then we’ll find someone to guide you.
The sense of teamwork is unique – it’s one of our core values – and we make sure people feel welcome and included, so they can be themselves at work.
“We’ve good camaraderie – everyone is open and honest – I don’t know anyone who’s come here and couldn’t get along with everyone.” - a view from a current Aggreko apprentice.
If you join one of our engineering apprenticeship programmes and want to travel, then you’ll have the chance to see just how our equipment is used. It’s entirely optional.
Our technical apprentices have powered the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, seen US presidents at COP26 in Glasgow, and thrilled the crowds at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
“You’ve built it, your name is on it, and now you get to run it – from doing the fuelling to setting up the distribution panels. Everything from the engine down to the phone charger.”
Early careers programmes
Apprenticeships in England
- Service technician apprenticeship in power and temperature control
Locations: Bedford, Doncaster, Swindon, Washington, Widnes
Join us as an apprentice at one of our depots in England and you'll be kickstarting your career as a technician. You'll work with global experts, both onsite, at client sites and on projects in the UK and around the world. All the while you'll be developing your own skills, delivering for our customers and getting qualified at the same time.
How long is it? Three years
How does it work? You’ll typically spend three of four days a week onsite and the other one or two days in college.
What will I be working towards? With the mix of practical work alongside training and studying you’ll earn an NVQ level 3 qualification.
What qualifications do I need to apply? You’ll need to have (or be predicted to achieve) functional skills at a Level 2 or GCSEs in English, Maths and a STEM related subject (grades 4-9).
Apprenticeships in Scotland
- Engineering modern apprenticeship
Locations: Dumbarton
Join us as a modern apprentice at our Lomondgate campus in Dumbarton and you'll be kickstarting your career as a technician. You'll work with global experts, both onsite and around the world, developing your own skills, delivering for our customers and getting qualified at the same time. So many of our current colleagues started their careers as apprentices in Lomondgate and have now gone on to have global careers.
How long is it? Four years.
How does it work? You’ll typically spend four days a week onsite and one day at Glasgow City College.
What will I be working towards? With the mix of practical work alongside training and studying you’ll have achieved at least a HND in Systems Engineering and SVQ level 3 Engineering Operations.
What qualifications do I need to apply? You’ll need a minimum of four National 5s including English, Maths, and ideally physics or another STEM subject.
Applications for 2024 are now closed.
- Graduate engineering apprenticeship
Locations: Dumbarton
Join us as a graduate apprentice and kickstart your career as an engineer, at the same time as getting your degree. You'll primarily be based at our Lomondgate campus in Dumbarton but have all the advantages of working for a global business, with current apprentices having worked on global events such as the Women's FIFA World Cup in Australia, The Ryder Cup in Italy and more.
How long is it? Four years
How does it work? You’ll typically spend four days a week onsite and one day in college.
What will I be working towards? With the mix of practical work alongside training and studying you’ll have attained at least an SVQ Level 4 and a degree in electrical/mechanical engineering.
What qualifications do I need to apply? You’ll need a minimum of four Highers including English, Maths, and ideally Physics of another STEM subject.
Applications for 2024 are now closed.
- Procurement apprenticeship
Locations: Dumbarton
Join us as a procurement apprentice at our Lomondgate Campus in Dumbarton and kickstart your career in supply chain and procurement. Over the four years you'll rotate between different teams, getting experience at both a local and global level - and there will be opportunities to travel too! You'll be supported throughout by our Apprentices manager as well as your colleagues in the teams you're working in..
How long is it? Four years
How does it work? Your first year is full-time at Aggreko, with time set aside to help you complete your study modules. From the second year you’ll a mixture of days with Aggreko and days where you’ll be in college.
What will I be working towards? After your apprenticeship you’ll have achieved at least a Level 4 Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) award.
What qualifications do I need to apply? You’ll need a minimum of four
Highers including English, Maths, and ideally another STEM subject.
Applications for 2024 are now closed.
- IT modern apprenticeship
Location: Glasgow city centre
As an IT apprentice you’ll get stuck in with our IT teams from day one. Our IT teams are known internally as ATS which is Aggreko Technology Services. You’ll have opportunities to work in various areas from IT support to software development and cyber security, helping to ensure our systems and equipment work smoothly to deliver for our teams and customers.
How long is it? Three years
How does it work? You’ll be working in our IT teams from day one with hybrid working onsite and at home, with time set aside to help you complete your study modules. In your first year you’ll work in various different IT functions, with an international project in your second year before choosing where to specialise in your third year.
What will I be working towards? After your apprenticeship you’ll have achieved at least an SCQF Level 8.
What qualifications do I need to apply? You’ll need a minimum of four National 5s including English and Maths.
Applications for 2024 are now closed.
Graduate programmes in Scotland
Applications for our graduate programmes are closed for 2024. Applications for 2025 will open in late 2024.- HR graduate programme
As an HR Graduate, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in various aspects of HR operations and contribute to the overall success of our organisation. You’ll work collaboratively and flexibly to deliver a high-quality HR service. You’ll get experience across the full employee lifecycle and provide general support to the HR team. This includes providing first line support, answering telephone calls, managing queries and resolving issues by providing clear advice and guidance, referring more complex queries and issues to an HR Advisor.
How long is it? Two years
How does it work? You’ll be working in our HR teams from day one with hybrid working onsite and at home. You’ll have the opportunity to work in various different teams throughout the programme so you get a broad range of HR experience.
What qualifications do I need to apply? You’ll need a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
Applications open in late 2024.
- Finance graduate programme
Location: Glasgow City CentreFinance graduates work with teams across Aggreko, giving them the opportunity to truly understand the business. It's a three-year programme, made up of 3-9 month rotations across different finance teams, alongside studying for the ICAS CA qualification.
How long is it? Two years
How does it work? You’ll be working in our Finance teams from day one with hybrid working onsite and at home. You’ll spend 3-9 months in each team ensuring you get a broad range of finance experience over the two years. You’ll also be studying for you ICAS qualification.
What qualifications do I need to apply? You’ll need (or be on track to achieve) a 2:1 bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business (BA)
Applications open in late 2024.
Where we work
We are a truly global team with colleagues on every continent. Find out more about Aggreko in your region.