Commercial Catering Engineer

Calibre Search; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Commercial Catering Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves servicing and maintaining a variety of commercial catering equipment while providing exceptional client service. With a strong commitment to employee development and job security, this company offers a supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including a fully equipped van for personal use, private healthcare, and ongoing training. If you are passionate about the catering industry and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension

Life insurance (3x salary)

Company sick pay

Long service award scheme

Fully funded COMCAT training

Retail and leisure benefits platform

Fully equipped van

Fuel card

Tools and uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience in servicing, repairing, and maintaining commercial catering equipment.
• Ability to diagnose faults and perform planned and reactive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, repairing, and maintaining commercial catering equipment.
• Working in a client-facing role across a varied customer base.

Skills

COMCAT 1, 3 & 5

LPG

Electrical qualifications (18th Edition or City & Guilds)

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Tools

Smartphone

Job description

Commercial Catering Engineer

Location: Field-Based, Southampton and surrounding area

Salary: 42,000 Basic + Door to Door Pay Van for Personal Use 33 Days Holiday
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:

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

What We're Looking For

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

The Package

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  42,000 basic salary
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  40-hour working week, with door to door travel paid
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  Overtime at 1.5x Monday-Saturday, 2x Sundays and Bank Holidays
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  On-call rota: 1 in 6, with 175 standby payment
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  33 days holiday (25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays)
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  Fully equipped van (can be used for personal use) + fuel card
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  Tools, uniform, and smartphone provided
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  Private healthcare, pension, and life insurance (3x salary)
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  Company sick pay and long service award scheme
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  Access to a retail and leisure benefits platform
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  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 - Southampton
Commercial Catering Engineer - Southampton

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