Refrigeration engineer

Job Description Summary

Job Description

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 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.

Must have qualifications/requirements

• Safety conscious
• F gas qualified category 1 qualification from 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, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE Aerospace we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• 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. Please note that in the event that 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. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

OTHSAL

Relocation Assistance Provided: No