Catering Service Engineer

BJF Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Pension Scheme

Free Eyesight test

Health Cash Plan

Remote GP Access

24/7 EAP Service

Discounted Gym Membership

Better BJF Initiative

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

BJF Group is seeking a Catering Service Engineer to maintain catering assets to high standards across domestic and commercial buildings. You will service, fault-find, and advise on equipment, while supervising juniors and managing supplier orders.

Ideal candidates hold CCN1/COCN1, COMCAT 1-5 and Level 3 Electrical qualifications, with 18th Edition and strong customer service skills. Role follows Monday–Friday, with competitive benefits listed by the employer.

Qualifications

• CCN1 (or COCDN1), COCN1 (or CODNCO1), CIGA1, CDGA1LL
• COMCAT 1-5
• Level 3 Electrical Qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Fault-finding experience on control systems
• Understanding of Safety Regulations
• Knowledge of different Maintenance Techniques
• Excellent customer service

Responsibilities

• To carry out installation and maintenance of relevant trade in domestic and commercial buildings
• General Plumbing, Electrical, Gas and Refrigeration duties, repair works and minor instillations of all catering equipment
• To work with line manager and provide advice and information relating to any technical matters
• Be commercially aware and be responsible for ordering required materials from suppliers in an efficient manner, following the company’s purchasing procedures
• To supervise, direct and positively motivate junior staff and/or apprentices who may be appointed to assist and support the wider performance of this role

Skills

Fault finding

Safety regulations

Maintenance techniques

Customer service

Education

CCN1/COCN1/CIGA1/CDGA1LL

COMCAT 1-5

Level 3 Electrical Qualification

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Company Description

BJF Group is a leading multidiscipline Main Contractor based across the UK, specialising in delivering high quality construction projects across various sectors priding ourselves of our reputation for excellence and attention to detail.

Within our Facilities Management division, the Southwest Core team plays a crucial role in the day-to-day delivery of reactive and preventative works across a diverse range of properties and systems within our client's sites - as a Catering Service Engineer, you would be expected to perform various reactive and preventative, trade-related duties listed below to enable BJF Group to meet and exceed its contractual obligations with its clients across multiple estates of varying ages and building types.

Position

The role of our Catering Service Engineer centres on maintaining catering assets to a high operational standard, ensuring all equipment is serviced, safe, compliant with legislation, and used correctly. It involves monitoring asset condition to support timely replacement planning and minimise downtime, as well as sourcing cost‑effective spare parts and identifying opportunities to introduce improved alternatives. The job also requires advising on misuse when equipment isn’t utilised properly and staying informed about new or updated catering equipment through research and manufacturer training.

• To carry out installation and maintenance of relevant trade in domestic and commercial buildings
• General Plumbing, Electrical, Gas and Refrigeration duties, repair works and minor instillations of all catering equipment.
• To work with line manager and provide advice and information relating to any technical matters.
• Be commercially aware and be responsible for ordering required materials from suppliers in an efficient manner, following the company’s purchasing procedures.
• To supervise, direct and positively motivate junior staff and/or apprentices who may be appointed to assist and support the wider performance of this role.

Requirements for the Catering Service Engineer

• CCN1 (or COCDN1), COCN1 (or CODNCO1), CIGA1, CDGA1LL
• COMCAT 1 - 5
• Level 3 Electrical Qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Fault-finding experience on control systems
• Understanding of Safety Regulations
• Knowledge of different Maintenance Techniques
• Excellent customer service

Other information

Competitive Salary for a Catering Service Engineer

Annual Leave Entitlement: 33 days per annum (inclusive of bank holidays)

Monday to Friday

Group Pension Scheme: Provided by Royal London to save for your future.

Free Eyesight test: Specsavers

Company Funded Health Cash Plan: helping you spread the cost of essential healthcare like, trips to the dentist.

Remote GP Access: speedy access to a GP by telephone or online plus electronic prescriptions

24/7 EAP Service: free advice, counselling and support for you and your family whenever you need it.

Discounted Gym Membership at more than 3,000 gyms across the UK.

Better BJF Initiative: wellbeing and mental health champions readily available at work.

Employee Referral Scheme: recommend a personal connection to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire