Field Service Engineer – Separation and Homogenisation Equipment
Milton Keynes, UK
Description
GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Guided by a strong sense of purpose, our more than 18,000 dedicated employees work to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally.
About GEA
GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.
Why join GEA
GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.
Your profile and qualifications
Qualified to a minimum City & Guilds standard in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
Proven experience servicing industrial processing equipment within food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, or process industries
Strong mechanical knowledge is essential, with electrical knowledge considered a distinct advantage.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
Solid understanding of health and safety practices within the workplace.
Experience servicing and upgrading high-pressure homogenisers, with typical pressure ranges from 100 to 2000 bar.
Ideally familiar with the dairy, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries.
Ability to work carefully, methodically, and safely, both independently and as part of a team.
A full UK drivers licence is required for this role.
Must have a valid Right to Work in the UK. Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Your responsibilities and tasks
Bowl assemblies
Spindles
Gear drives
Pump systems
Hydraulic systems
Homogenising valves and associated components
Replace worn or defective parts and ensure equipment is restored to optimal performance.
Produce detailed service reports documenting findings, repairs completed, and recommendations.
Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and process-related faults.
Respond to customer breakdowns and emergency service requests.
Analyse equipment performance issues and provide practical solutions to maximise reliability and uptime.
Build and maintain strong customer relationships through professional service delivery.
Provide technical advice and operational guidance to customers.
Identify opportunities for service agreements, upgrades, spare parts, and additional support services.
Act as a technical ambassador for GEA at customer sites.
Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with GEA and customer health and safety policies.
Carry out risk assessments and comply with site-specific safety procedures.
Maintain company-issued tools, equipment, vehicles, and documentation to a professional standard.
Some overtime and occasional weekend work to meet customer needs.
Participation in regular engineering team meetings.
Flexibility to support changing workloads in a fast-paced environment.