Apprentice Service Engineer - Nottingham

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.
The Apprenticeship Program is aimed to develop individuals to become Competent Industrial Refrigeration Engineers. Later, in the progress of your Apprenticeship you will be expected to attend sites to complete Planned Maintenance, Breakdowns and lead Service tasks. Then moving towards the final year of your Program, you will be expected to cover Standby with appropriate support. We will also aim to give you experience ‘’in the Office’’ so you will be able to see both sides of the Service Branch Operation; quoting, problem solving, planning, and prioritising tasks based on severity.
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
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