At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team of engineers, shadowing and learning to become an Industrial Refrigeration Field Service Engineer.
- Company: GEA Heating & Refrigeration Technologies, a global leader in sustainable engineering solutions.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, earn while you learn, and develop essential engineering skills.
- Other info: Dynamic apprenticeship with opportunities for growth and development across various sites.
- Why this job: Kickstart your engineering career with real-world experience and a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: 3 GCSEs at grade C or above, full UK driving licence, and a passion for engineering.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
GEA Heating & Refrigeration Technologies is a global specialist in Industrial Refrigeration, Heating and Sustainable Engineering Solutions for a wide array of industries including food, beverage, dairy and oil & gas. Proven technologies provide their customers with what they value most — reliability, operating efficiency, sustainability and long equipment life cycles that reduce their total cost of ownership. GEA provides turnkey cooling and heating installations, custom-engineered systems, compressors & compressor packages, chillers, controls and heat pumps to meet precise temperature requirements. Comprehensive service programs support customers throughout the full life cycle of their plant and equipment to ensure peak performance.
Responsibilities
You will be joining a strong team with 8 Engineers based in Leeds and expected to travel to various sites in Yorkshire & Humber Area + the Northeast where we handshake with the Manchester & Scotland Service Branches. You will be enrolling on a 4-year program to develop you into an Industrial Refrigeration Field Service Engineer working across a wide variety of customer sites covering a vast range of manufacturing processes. 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 on 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 years 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 customers from different backgrounds all with different priorities and requirements
- Manufacturing Processes
- Health and Safety in the workspace
Qualifications
- Full UK Driving License
- 3x GCSEs C or above in Maths, English & Science (or equivalent)
- Keen interest in Engineering/Mechanical subjects
- Inquisitive mindset
- Soft skill – be confident in asking questions
- Punctual, motivated & proactive
- Team player
Field Service Apprentice - Leeds employer: GEA Germany GmbH
GEA Heating & Refrigeration Technologies is an exceptional employer, offering a robust apprenticeship programme that equips you with hands-on experience and the opportunity to learn from seasoned engineers in Leeds. With a strong emphasis on employee development, a collaborative work culture, and exposure to diverse manufacturing processes, GEA fosters an environment where inquisitive minds can thrive and grow into competent Industrial Refrigeration Engineers. The company's commitment to sustainability and innovation further enhances the rewarding nature of this role, making it an ideal choice for those seeking meaningful employment in a dynamic industry.
