Commercial Gas Engineer

Overview ...

At JBT Corporation, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our purpose is to fortify the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation. Our values show who we are at our best. As we Serve with Integrity - Collaborate with Humility - Grow with Agility - Innovate with Impact.

The Opportunity ...

As Commercial Gas Engineer you will report into our Service Manager for UK & Ireland and your role is to provide technical support to our customers following installation of new and aftermarket equipment, by supporting with troubleshooting and repairs throughout the life cycle of the equipment. Location can be anywhere in England but we would like someone based in and around the Midlands covering South, Central and South West however, international travel will also be required from time to time.

On a Given Day, You May ...

• Once trained you will work independently, dealing with mechanical and/or electrical issues which need to be explained to our customers in writing and verbally communicated.
• When called out to service a customer's machine or diagnose any problems with the equipment onsite, you will make repairs such as - adjustments, part replacements, timing and synchronisation of mechanisms. These may be electrical, mechanical, pneumatics and/or gas. Following the call out a service and inspection report must be submitted.
• You will conduct service calls and then follow up on actions required ensuring that any delays are brought to our customer and management attention quickly to avoid delays and keep to budget.
• Liaise with the Project Managers relating to the service orders, communicating with customers any problems or complications with equipment, whilst providing advice and support. Making suggestions and recommendations for improvements, modifications and for maintaining the equipment.
• You will help train customer technical support staff, on operation, sanitation and maintenance best practices for our machinery.
• A crucial part of your role will be to promote JBT services, service agreements and OEM parts for ensuring correct equipment operation and generating new and aftermarket sales.

Requirements For The Role

• Gas certification is necessary, the minimum requirements for a Commercial Engineer are COCN1, CIGA1 and CDGA1 - if you come from a Domestic background, we look for CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1, MET1 and CPA1
• HND qualification or equivalent apprenticeship experience in a similar technical discipline, we look for a combo of light electrical and good mechanical skills
• Experience maintaining factory production equipment is not essential, but expose to this would be beneficial coupled with a working knowledge of PLC systems
• Experience with forced draft package burners desirable - The types of burners we use are Weishaupt and Riello

Travel & Location

You will be fully remote and we ask that you travel approximately 80-85% of the time.

Why work at JBT ...

We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community. We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects. We encourage development ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT to feed your growth!

Benefits: £45k starting salary with OTE £55-59k - 33 days holiday including bank holidays, Retail Discount Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Program

Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.

Equal Opportunity Employment: John Bean Technologies Corporation ("JBT") provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please speak to your local HR or Talent Acquisition contact.