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.