Catering Engineer

Commercial Catering Engineer

Salary: £38,000 £47,000 per year
Location: Midlands (Field Role)
Hours: Full-time
Reports to: Service Manager

Role Overview

We are looking for a Commercial Catering Engineer to join our growing field team across the Midlands region. You will be responsible for the service, repair, installation, and replacement of a wide range of commercial catering equipment. This includes both gas and electric appliances such as washware, combi ovens, cookers, fryers, and more.

Benefits & Additional Information

• Salary:Up to £47,000
• 25 days holidayplus statutory bank holidays
• Sick payat management discretion.
• On-call rota:currently1 in 4, with frequency expected to reduce as the engineering team grows (only one engineer on-call at a time).

Overtime rates:

• 1.5xstandard rate.
• 2xafter midday on Saturday, all day Sunday, and Bank Holidays.

Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesCustomer Service & Communication

• Plan daily work schedules to maximise customer visits at agreed appointment times.
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and courteously with customers and internal staff.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and legibly.

Technical Expertise

• Develop and maintain strong knowledge of the operating principles of all major commercial catering equipment and effective fault-finding techniques.
• Build a thorough understanding of technical resources and manufacturer support.
• Stay up to date with relevant regulations, safety standards, and industry best practices.

• Maintain high competency in diagnostic procedures and equipment repairs.

Equipment Maintenance & Installation

• Service and maintain commercial catering equipment in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
• Install new equipment safely and correctly following all guidelines.
• Apply safe working practices at all times through proper risk assessment and control measures.

Compliance & Accreditation

• Maintain required gas qualifications and Gas Safe registration for working on gas-fired catering equipment (e.g., CCCN1, Comcat 1, 2, 3, or as applicable).
• Ensure tools and test equipment are in good working order and calibrated as needed.

Operational Responsibilities

• Attend training as directed to maintain and improve technical skills.
• Manage van stock effectively and ensure correct handling/return of parts.
• Keep the company vehicle clean, tidy, and roadworthy (refer to Employee Handbook).
• Ensure all purchases are approved by the Service Manager and linked to a valid order number.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as required.

Qualifications & Requirements#

• Proof of electrical competency.
• Valid ACS gas accreditations including CCCN1 or CODC1, and Comcat 1, 2, 3.
• Clean driving license for private/light goods vehicles.

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