HGV 1 Driver

Wolseley; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering specialist is seeking an experienced leader for their engineering team in Leicester. The role requires a commitment to customer satisfaction and safety while managing a variety of technical responsibilities. You will need at least 5 years of hands-on experience in refrigeration and a strong mechanical or electrical engineering background. The position offers a salary of £31,500 per annum with working hours from Monday to Friday, 6 am to 2 pm.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in refrigeration servicing and maintenance.
• Hands-on technical industry experience with industrial machinery.
• Strong understanding of industrial heating and refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a front-line engineering team.
• Respond to service calls and support 24/7 call-out schedule.
• Coordinate a team to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Quality regulations.
• Provide coaching and technical guidance to engineers.

Skills

Refrigeration servicing

Technical expertise

Customer relationship management

Problem-solving

Education

City & Guilds 2079 qualification

City & Guilds 2078 (Ammonia) qualification

Background in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

GEA Heating & Refrigeration Technologies is a global specialist in industrial refrigeration, heating and sustainable engineering solutions for food, beverage, dairy, oil and gas, and other industries. Proven technologies provide customers with reliability, operating efficiency, sustainability and long equipment life cycles that reduce total cost of ownership. GEA delivers turnkey cooling and heating installations, custom‑engineered systems, compressors, chillers, controls and heat pumps, and comprehensive service programmes to support customers throughout the full life cycle of their plant and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a front‑line engineering team while maintaining a strong customer‑focused approach.
• Respond to service calls and support the 24/7 call‑out schedule.
• Assist line managers in resolving technical issues and reducing repeat or nuisance service calls.
• Coordinate a team of engineers to ensure high‑quality service delivery and fulfil maintenance contract obligations.
• Promote system improvements or modifications based on site assessments.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop service technicians, fostering training and motivation.
• Analyse job reports in a timely manner where needed.
• Provide technical support to internal teams and customers.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Quality regulations, striving to exceed industry standards.
• Review and interpret customer requirements to ensure high satisfaction levels.
• Assist with site‑coordination tasks and support the planning and organisation of the standby rota.
• Encourage a positive team climate to drive morale and motivation.
• Support capacity planning and work scheduling processes.
• Make purchasing decisions when required to support efficient and cost‑effective execution.
• Provide coaching and technical guidance to engineers and apprentices.
• Keep front‑line teams updated on safety standards and use of safety equipment.
• Champion a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in refrigeration servicing and maintenance.
• Hands‑on technical industry experience operating and maintaining industrial machinery.
• Background in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• City & Guilds 2079 qualification (essential).
• City & Guilds 2078 (Ammonia) qualification (preferred).
• Strong understanding of industrial and commercial heating & refrigeration systems.
• High level of technical expertise across a variety of machinery.
• Demonstrated ethical, trustworthy and reliable conduct.
• Solution‑focused mindset with solid product and systems knowledge.
• Up‑to‑date awareness of industry developments.
• Ability to build and maintain long‑term customer relationships.
• Legal right to work in the UK (sponsorship cannot be provided).

About the role

Salary: £31,500 per annum (plus benefits). Hours: Monday to Friday, 6 am to 2 pm. Location: Commutable from Nottingham, Coventry, Leicester, Birmingham and surrounding areas.