Commercial Catering Engineer

Right Now Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Catering Engineer for a prominent client in the London region. The role involves servicing and maintaining commercial kitchen equipment, with a focus on quality and customer service. Candidates must hold valid COMCAT qualifications and a full driver's license as regular travel is required. A competitive salary range of £43,000 to £48,000 is offered, along with a standby fee for on-call duties.

Benefits

Company van provided

Standby fee for on-call

Qualifications

• Must hold COMCAT 1, 2, 3, and 5 qualifications.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience with service management software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain commercial catering equipment.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and diagnose faults.
• Conduct routine safety checks and inspections.
• Fit and commission new gas and electrical equipment.
• Perform gas safety inspections to meet legal requirements.
• Handle customer service and manage client expectations.
• Manage stock of spare parts in the company vehicle.

Skills

COMCAT qualifications

Experience with catering equipment

Electrical system understanding

Service management software

Problem-solving skills

Education

Commercial Gas Qualification

Job description

Overview

Right Now Group are currently partnered with an leader who are recruiting within their Commercial Catering team in the London region after a continued period of sustained growth. If you consider yourself to be suitable for a Commercial Catering Engineer role with a white goods focus and want to work for an industry leader, who focus on quality over quantity and set realist expectations, then this could be the role for you.

IMPORTANT: A company Van is provided - please note all applicants must have a full drivers license due to the nature of this role. This position will require regular travel into the city of London.

Job Title: Commercial Catering Engineer
Location: London (field based)
Salary: 43,000 to 48,000
Hours: 40 per week 1 in 4 weekend

Standby Fee a £50 standby fee is paid for being on call Sundays and Bank Holidays (Bank Holidays are voluntary and not part of the 1 in 4 rota)

Role Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance and repair of all commercial catering kitchen equipment: combi ovens, fryers, ranges, griddles
• Reactive repairs: Responding to emergency breakdowns to diagnose and fix faults on-site.
• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM): Conducting routine servicing, safety checks, and inspections to prevent future breakdowns and extend the lifespan of equipment.
• Installation and commissioning: Fitting new gas and electrical catering equipment and ensuring it operates to the manufacturer's specifications.
• Fault-finding and diagnostics: Troubleshooting complex electrical and gas system issues.
• Compliance and safety: Performing gas safety inspections (such as COMCAT) to meet legal and regulatory requirements and documenting all work thoroughly.
• Customer service: Communicating with clients, who are often stressed chefs or kitchen managers, to manage expectations and provide a professional service.
• Stock management: Maintaining and managing a stock of spare parts in a company vehicle to maximize the chances of a first-visit repair.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• COMCAT 1, 2, 3, and 5 qualifications are essential.
• Commercial Gas Qualification (ACS or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems related to catering equipment.
• Experience using service management software (e.g., Servicemax Joblogic, ServiceM8, or similar).
• Excellent written communication skills for report writing and documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.