Commercial Catering Engineer

Daniel Owen; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Commercial Catering Engineer to service and maintain equipment in Kent and Brighton. The ideal candidate will possess valid COMCAT 1, 3, and 5 certifications and have expertise in gas catering diagnostics and repairs. This role offers a competitive salary up to £50,000, paid overtime, a fully expensed company van, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £50,000

Paid overtime

Fully expensed high-spec company van

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Valid COMCAT 1, 3, and 5 certifications required.
• Proven experience as a Commercial Catering Engineer.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills needed.
• Full UK driving licence is a must.
• Good understanding of health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain commercial catering equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve technical faults on appliances.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Ensure compliance with Gas Safe regulations.
• Maintain accurate records using job management software.

Skills

Gas catering equipment diagnostics

Repair and maintenance

Customer service

Fault-finding skills

Time management

Education

COMCAT 1, 3, and 5 certifications

F-Gas Certification

Electrical qualifications (17th/18th Edition)

Tools

Job management software

High-spec company van

Mobile phone/tablet

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Commercial Catering Engineer

MSCommCatering_1753193284 Posted: 22/07/2025

Commercial Catering Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Commercial Catering Engineer to join our growing team, servicing and maintaining a range of commercial catering equipment across Kent and Brighton. The ideal candidate will hold valid COMCAT 1, 3, and 5 certifications and have a strong background in gas catering equipment diagnostics, repair, and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

Service, maintain and repair commercial catering equipment in restaurants, schools, hotels, and other foodservice sites.

Diagnose and resolve technical faults on a wide range of gas and electric catering appliances.

Carry out preventative maintenance and emergency breakdown visits.

Ensure all works are completed to a high standard and in line with Gas Safe and industry regulations.

Maintain accurate records of work completed using job management software.

Provide excellent customer service and represent the company professionally at all times.

Essential Requirements

COMCAT 1, 3, and 5 (must be up to date).

Proven experience as a commercial catering engineer.

Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

Full UK driving licence.

Good understanding of Health & Safety and compliance requirements.

Excellent communication and time-management skills.

Ability to work independently across a wide geographical area.

Desirable

F-Gas Certification (not essential but advantageous).

Electrical qualifications (17th/18th Edition).

Experience with combination ovens, dishwashers, and refrigeration equipment.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary up to £50,000 depending on experience.

Paid overtime and on-call rota allowance.

Fully expensed, high-spec company van and fuel card.

Tools, uniform, and mobile phone/tablet provided.

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays.

Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Company pension scheme.

Supportive and friendly team environment.

How to Apply

If you are a qualified and experienced Commercial Catering Engineer with the relevant COMCAT certifications and are based in or can travel across Kent and Brighton, we want to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV and a brief cover note.