Apprentice / Trainee Commercial Catering Engineer

B.I. Catering Equipment Services; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering equipment service provider in the UK is seeking an Apprentice / Trainee Commercial Catering Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will receive training in the maintenance, repair, and installation of catering equipment across Cambridgeshire. Ideal candidates will have a genuine interest in engineering and a willingness to learn. A comprehensive benefits package includes training, tools, and potential for long-term career development in the catering industry.

Benefits

Profit share program

Ongoing training with top manufacturers

Company van and mobile phone

Pension scheme

Additional annual leave after time served

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in engineering, mechanics, or electrical systems.
• Willingness to learn and undertake training.
• Basic practical skills in electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduled maintenance on commercial catering equipment.
• Learn to diagnose faults and carry out on-site repairs.
• Assist with the installation of new catering equipment.
• Learn to provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Interest in engineering

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

COMCAT qualifications (1, 2 and 5)

Tools

Tablet

Mobile phone

Job description

Apprentice / Trainee Commercial Catering Engineer

Location: Cambridgeshire, PE26 2XH

Salary: Competitive Salary, negotiable based on experience

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Employee ownership: Share in the success of the company with our profit share program, in addition to your salary after 1 year.
• Comprehensive support: Enjoy the full support of a professional service team and ongoing training with leading manufacturers.
• Top‑notch equipment: You will be provided with the tools and resources to excel in your role, including a company van, mobile phone, and specialist equipment.
• Additional benefits: Additional annual leave day given after time served, pension scheme, 28 days annual holiday (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase 5 extra days through a salary sacrifice scheme, ongoing training and development from top manufacturers.

About us: B.I. Catering Equipment Services is a proud Employee‑Owned Trust company based in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire. We offer a rare and exciting opportunity for a fully qualified and experienced Commercial Catering Engineer to join our dedicated and friendly team. We serve prestigious clients across the Hospitality and Public Sectors in Cambridgeshire and the surrounding counties, ensuring that our work is both rewarding and impactful.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is eager to begin a career as a Commercial Catering Engineer.

Job Role: In this role, you will be learning how to provide excellent service to our wide range of clients, ensuring the maintenance, repair, and installation of catering equipment across the Cambridgeshire area and beyond. You will be trained to work with some of the top names in the catering equipment industry, developing the skills to provide first‑class solutions to meet our clients' needs.

Main Responsibilities:

• Training in Preventative Maintenance / Servicing: Assisting in scheduled maintenance on a wide variety of commercial catering equipment.
• Supporting Reactive Repairs: Shadowing experienced engineers to learn how to diagnose faults and carry out on‑site repairs.
• Equipment Installation: Assisting with the installation and commissioning of new catering equipment.
• Client Interaction: Learning how to provide excellent customer service and build strong client relationships.
• Record Keeping: Developing skills in maintaining accurate records of all work completed.
• Compliance: Understanding and following safety regulations and standards, maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Optional Weekend Work: Opportunities to assist on weekend shifts on an overtime pay basis as required once trained.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• A genuine interest in engineering, mechanics, or electrical systems.
• Willingness to learn and undertake training, including COMCAT qualifications (1, 2 and 5).
• Basic practical or hands‑on skills in either electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work are desirable.
• Good problem‑solving skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Full driving license is desirable but not essential at entry level.
• Open to candidates who have just left college or are still studying and looking to start work.
• Must be eager to develop a long‑term career in the catering equipment industry.

You will be provided with:

• Company van, fuel card and insurance.
• Uniform, PPE, tablet, and mobile phone provided.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on APPLY today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

No agencies please.