At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and manage environmental stress screening chambers while collaborating with a dynamic team.
- Company: Join GE Aerospace, a leader in innovative engineering solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, competitive pay, private medical cover, and generous holiday options.
- Other info: Opportunities for continuous personal improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a supportive environment while expanding your technical skills.
- Qualifications: F gas qualified and experience in refrigeration systems; training provided for the right candidate.
The predicted salary is between 44567 - 45000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced refrigeration engineer to work within our busy and dynamic facilities and management team at our 64‑acre Cheltenham campus. The team you will work in consists of 16 people, with a combination of refrigeration engineers, electricians, plumbers, labourers and a gardener.
The refrigeration engineer is responsible for day‑to‑day maintenance and management of the environmental stress screening chambers. You will fault find, support the planning of maintenance activity and program chambers to support product testing. You will also work on equipment such as laser wire markers, vibration systems among others for which training will be provided. Ideally you will have experience working with brands such as Thermotron and Sharetree environmental chambers, but training can be provided for a candidate with a strong refrigeration & air conditioning background.
You will also have responsibility in collaboration with other team members for emergency events on site including fire and flood and will be trained to perform fire alarm testing and run the diesel sprinkler pumps.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Safety conscious.
- F gas qualified category1 from an accredited body such as C&G, BESA, LCL or CITB (course code 603/1917/3 / 2079‑11 or equivalent).
- Electrical competency for refrigeration systems.
- Ability to work independently whilst balancing multiple priorities.
- Good team player who can operate in a multi‑discipline environment.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Desire for personal continuous improvement.
Desired Characteristics
- Experience on Thermotron and Sharetree environmental stress chambers.
- Experience in vibration systems, pneumatics, hydraulics and water systems.
- Desire to gain training on other production equipment and expand skillset.
Flexible Working
GE Aerospace supports and encourages flexible working arrangements where possible, recognising the benefits to employees of having a positive work‑life balance.
Total Reward
- Flexible benefits plan called FlexChoice.
- Non‑contributory pension.
- Life assurance.
- Group income protection.
- Private medical cover.
- Holiday – hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell.
Security Clearance
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. If BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.
Refrigeration engineer employer: IF1200 GE Aviation Systems Limited
At GE Aerospace, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment at our expansive Cheltenham campus. Our team-oriented culture fosters personal growth through continuous training opportunities, while our flexible benefits plan ensures a healthy work-life balance. With a commitment to employee well-being and development, we provide a rewarding career path for refrigeration engineers looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic setting.
Contact Details:
IF1200 GE Aviation Systems Limited Recruitment Team
