Apprentice Service Engineer - Nottingham

gea; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA, a global leader in food, beverage and pharmaceutical systems, invites you to join a four-year apprenticeship in Nottingham as an Industrial Refrigeration Field Service Engineer. You will shadow qualified engineers, travel to Midlands sites, and learn on-the-tools while developing mechanical and electrical control knowledge, fault finding and customer service skills.

The program seeks inquisitive, proactive team players with a UK driving licence and GCSEs in Maths and English, ready to

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• GCSEs C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Keen interest in Engineering/Mechanical subjects.
• Inquisitive mindset and willingness to ask questions.
• Punctual, motivated and proactive attitude.
• Team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of 8 Engineers in Nottingham and travel to Midlands sites.
• Shadow qualified engineers and learn on the tools.
• Develop mechanical and electrical control knowledge, fault finding and repair skills.
• Develop soft skills and customer-facing abilities.
• Participate in a four-year apprenticeship program.

Skills

Driving Licence

Engineering interest

Inquisitive mindset

Questioning

Punctuality

Team player

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

GEA is one of the world's largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Guided by a strong sense of purpose, our more than 18,000 dedicated employees work to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally.

Responsibilities / Tasks

You will be joining a strong team with 8 Engineers based in Nottingham and expected to travel to various sites in the midlands Area where we handshake with the Spalding Service Branch. You will be enrolling on a 4-year program to develop you into an Industrial Refrigeration Field Service Engineer working across a wide verity of customer site covering a vast range of manufacturing process. For the first part of your program, you will spend all your time shadowing Qualified Engineers, learning on the tools & be expected to drive your own progress & development. The apprenticeship program is aimed to give an individual the opportunity to develop themselves & will rely on being inquisitive, asking questions and getting involved.

Key Learning Areas:

• Level 3 In Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
• ''On the Tools'' experience from Day 1 working with experienced Industrial Refrigeration Engineers
• Develop an in depth understanding of Mechanical & Electrical Control Circuits including troubleshooting, fault finding & repair
• Development of Soft Skills working with a range of customer from different background all with different priorities and requirements
• Manufacturing Processes
• Health and Safety in the workspace

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Full UK Driving License
• GCSEs C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Keen interest in Engineering/Mechanical subjects
• Inquisitive mindset
• Soft skill - be confident in asking questions
• Punctual, motivated & proactive
• Team player