Field Service Engineer – Leeds

Company: GEA Germany GmbH
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

GEA Group Ltd operates within the industrial sector of the refrigeration industry, specialising in heavy commercial refrigeration plant systems. This field‑based role is part of a growing team of Service Engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Service and maintain heavy commercial refrigeration equipment and plant, including chilled water systems.
  • Work on a small amount of air‑conditioning equipment.
  • 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.
  • Conduct site audits.
  • No supermarket work.

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.

Qualifications

  • Mechanical or Electrical engineering background.
  • Previous experience in servicing or maintaining machinery.
  • City & Guilds 2079 qualification essential.
  • Preferred City & Guilds 2078 (Ammonia).
  • Strong understanding of industrial and commercial heating & refrigeration.
  • High standard of technical expertise in various types of machinery.
  • Knowledge of industry developments and product/system knowledge.
  • Ability to build long‑term relationships.
  • Must have legal right to work in the UK – sponsorship is not provided.

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Posted: July 9th, 2026