Commercial Catering Engineer

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: Willing to travel to London Salary: 48,000 to 55,000 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)

Monday to Friday -------- 1.5 x basic hourly rate once 8.5 Hours have elapsed

Saturday all day --------- 1.5 x basic hourly rate for all hours worked

Sunday all day ----------- 2.0 x basic hourly rate for all hours worked

Bank Holidays all day --- 2.5 x basic hourly rate for all hours worked

Role Overview

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

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.