Service Engineer - Spalding

GEA Group; Spalding; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day to volunteer

Job summary

GEA Group in Spalding is looking for an experienced engineer specializing in heavy commercial refrigeration systems. The successful candidate will service and maintain equipment, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction while adhering to safety regulations.

Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years' experience with Ammonia, strong mechanical skills, and relevant certifications including City & Guilds. Join GEA Group for a rewarding career with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in working with Ammonia.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings and instructions.
• Experience installing a wide range of refrigeration components.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain heavy commercial refrigeration equipment.
• Support the Service Manager in resolving technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety & Quality regulations.

Skills

5+ years experience working with Ammonia

Planning and organisational skills

Ability to manage conflicting priorities

Strong mechanical knowledge

Basic electrical work

Skilled in brazing techniques

Education

City & Guilds 2079 F-Gas Category 1

City & Guilds 2078 Ammonia Safe Handling

IPAF certification

CO2 and Hydrocarbon qualifications

Job description

Free day to volunteer

Your responsibilities and tasks

GEA Group Ltd operates within the industrial sector of the refrigeration industry, specialising in heavy commercial refrigeration plant systems. This opportunity would ideally suit an experienced engineer currently working with industrial refrigeration plant with an Ammonia qualification.

This is a field-based role within a growing team of Service Engineers, offering strong technical exposure and career progression opportunities.

Report directly to the Service Manager.

Adhere strictly to company policies and procedures.

Service and maintain heavy commercial refrigeration equipment and Ammonia plant, including package chillers.

Maintain a strong customer-focused approach throughout all processes, ensuring customer expectations are consistently met.

Primarily maintenance-based, while responding to reactive service calls when required.

Support the Service Manager in resolving technical issues and reducing repetitive service calls in a timely manner.

Promote system improvements and modifications to customers to enhance operational performance.

Provide technical support to apprentices and customers.

Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety & Quality regulations and policies.

Attend site visits to troubleshoot, rectify faults, and educate customers where necessary.

Key Accountabilities

Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.

Represent GEA Group professionally while on site.

Support capacity planning and work scheduling processes.

Maintain company technical and safety standards in accordance with Health & Safety procedures.

Recommend improvements where necessary and report accidents and near misses.

Provide technical support and coaching to team apprentices.

Remain up to date with safety standards and safety equipment requirements.

Champion and promote a strong safety culture in the workplace.

Your profile and qualifications

Minimum 5 years’ experience working with Ammonia.

Strong planning and organisational skills.

Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.

Honest and trustworthy.

IPAF certified.

City & Guilds 2079 F-Gas Category 1.

City & Guilds 2078 Ammonia Safe Handling.

CO2 and Hydrocarbon qualifications - beneficial.

Ability to read and follow technical drawings, building plans, and instructions.

Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to diagnose and repair refrigeration systems.

Competent in basic electrical work.

Skilled in brazing techniques.

Ability to fabricate and assemble components using hand and power tools.

Experience installing a wide range of refrigeration components.

Strong understanding of Health and Safety regulations.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.