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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\nGEA Group Ltd operates within the industrial sector of the refrigeration industry, specialising in heavy commercial refrigeration plant systems. This role would ideally suit an engineer with experience in industrial refrigeration. We would also consider experienced engineers from the retail or supermarket sector who are looking to develop their career in large-scale industrial refrigeration.\nThis is a field-based role within a growing team of Service Engineers, offering strong technical exposure and career progression opportunities.\nReport directly to the Service Manager.\nAdhere strictly to company policies and procedures.\nService and maintain heavy commercial refrigeration equipment and plant, including chilled water systems.\nWork on a small amount of air-conditioning equipment.\nMaintain a strong customer-focused approach throughout all processes, ensuring customer expectations are consistently met.\nPrimarily maintenance-based, while responding to reactive service calls when required.\nSupport the Service Manager in resolving technical issues and reducing repetitive service calls in a timely manner.\nPromote system improvements and modifications to customers to enhance operational performance.\nProvide technical support to apprentices and customers.\nEnsure full compliance with Health, Safety & Quality regulations and policies.\nAttend site visits to troubleshoot, rectify faults, and educate customers where necessary.\nConduct site audits.\nNo supermarket work\nKey Accountabilities\nEnsure high levels of customer satisfaction.\nRepresent GEA Group professionally while on site.\nSupport capacity planning and work scheduling processes.\nMaintain company technical and safety standards in accordance with Health & Safety procedures.\nRecommend improvements where necessary and report accidents and near misses.\nProvide technical support and coaching to team apprentices.\nRemain up to date with safety standards and safety equipment requirements.\nChampion and promote a strong safety culture in the workplace\nYour Profile / Qualifications\nMinimum 5 years’ experience in a service environment.\nStrong planning and organisational skills.\nAbility to work to tight deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.\nHonest and trustworthy.\nIPAF certified.\nCity & Guilds 2079 - 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