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Refrigeration Engineer

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

Refrigeration Engineer

Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Job Description Summary

GE Aerospace is a major manufacturer of aircraft engines and components partnering with the world's major aerospace companies covering commercial, business jet and military applications.

Whether it's the next generation of imagination products or the cockpit of tomorrow, we've got the state-of-the-art resources to make those innovations a reality. If you're passionate about aviation and looking for a career rich with challenges and unlimited opportunities for growth and advancement, then join GE in re-engineering the sky through aviation systems that will impact the globe for generations to come.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Refrigeration Engineer to join our team at our facility in Cheltenham.

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As part of the role, you will work on environmental testing chambers, air conditioning systems, chillers, vibration systems, industrial ovens, wash tanks and other manufacturing equipment.

Duties will focus primarily on preventative and reactive maintenance in refrigeration systems and control systems including but not limited to programmers, chart recorders, relays and switchgear.

In addition to the above duties, you will be part of the Site Services team on campus, who are responsible for all plant and equipment on site, so routinely work on air handling units, compressed air, water, hydraulics and electrics.

You will have responsibility for emergency events on site including fire and flood, and will be trained to perform weekly fire alarm testing and run the diesel sprinkler pumps.

You will work alongside 15 other colleagues, forming a team thats made up of HVAC engineers, electricians, plumbers, labourers and garden maintenance.

Training and support will be given to ensure you keep up to date with new technologies, systems and processes and develop new skills.

Key Activities:

  • Working on the following:

    • Environmental Thermotron Chambers (installation, PMs, programming, fault diagnosis including F-Gas)
    • HVAC systems install, maintenance and repair,
    • Chilled water systems installation, maintenance, repair
    • Confidence in pneumatics, electrics, hydraulics and vibration systems associated with environmental testing

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Safety conscious
  • Electrical competency (C&G or equivalent)
  • Ability to work independently whilst balancing multiple priorities
  • Good team player who can operate in a multi discipline environment
  • Strong organisational and communication skills

Desired Characteristics

  • Experience in vibration systems, pneumatics, hydraulics and water systems is a bonus.
  • Desire to gain training on other production equipment and expand scope of repair capabilities

Flexible Working

GE Aviation 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 Aviation 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 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;

  • Pension
  • Annual bonus
  • Life Assurance
  • Group income protection
  • Private medical cover

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

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Cheltenham, UK
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-R3776172
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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