Commercial Catering Engineer

Calibre Search; Greater London; Remote; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable national catering equipment specialist is seeking an experienced Commercial Catering Engineer for a field-based role in the London region. The ideal candidate will service and maintain commercial catering equipment, working directly with clients. Essential qualifications include COMCAT 1, 2, 3 & 5 and a full UK driving license. This position offers a competitive salary of £45,800, overtime pay, a fully equipped van, and extensive benefits including private healthcare and structured development opportunities.

Benefits

Door-to-door travel paid

33 days holiday (25 days leave + 8 Bank Holidays)

Private healthcare

Pension and life insurance (3× salary)

Company sick pay and long-service award scheme

Fully equipped van for personal use

Responsibilities

• Servicing, repairing, and maintaining commercial catering equipment (gas and electrical).
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out planned and reactive maintenance.
• Working in a client-facing role across a varied customer base.

Skills

COMCAT 1, 2, 3 & 5

LPG

Electrical qualifications (18th Edition or City & Guilds)

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Commercial Catering Engineer

Location: Field-Based, London region

Salary: £45,800 basic salary + door to door pay | Van for personal use | 33 days holiday inclusive of banks

We're recruiting on behalf of a well‑established and highly respected national catering equipment specialist that has been supporting the foodservice industry for over 25 years. With a strong reputation for quality and reliability, they work with a wide range of clients including hotels, restaurants, schools, care homes, and hospitals.

Due to continued growth and investment, they're now looking for an experienced Commercial Catering Engineer to join their team of nationwide field engineers.

The Role

As a Commercial Catering Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Servicing, repairing, and maintaining commercial catering equipment (gas and electrical)
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out planned and reactive maintenance
• Working in a client‑facing role across a varied customer base

What We're Looking For

• COMCAT 1, 2, 3 & 5 (essential)
• LPG (advantageous)
• Electrical qualifications such as 18th Edition or City & Guilds (preferred)
• Full UK Driving Licence

The Package

• £45,800 basic salary
• 40‑hour working week, with door‑to‑door travel paid
• Overtime at 1.5x Monday‑Saturday, 2x Sundays and Bank Holidays
• On‑call rota: 1 in 5, with £175 standby payment
• 33 days holiday (25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays)
• Fully equipped van (can be used for personal use) + fuel card
• Tools, uniform, and smartphone provided
• Private healthcare, pension, and life insurance (3× salary)
• Company sick pay and long‑service award scheme
• Access to a retail and leisure benefits platform
• Fully funded COMCAT training and refresher courses

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that genuinely invests in its team, offering long‑term job security, structured development, and a supportive working culture.

Interested?

Apply today or contact our team for a confidential discussion. We're ready to support you through the process and help you make the right move in your career.

Commercial Catering Engineer - London

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