Commercial Catering Engineer

The Role:

Powering High-End Culinary Environments

On behalf of our client, a leading specialist in commercial kitchen infrastructure, we are seeking a technically skilled Commercial Catering Engineer to join their regional mobile team. This role focuses on maintaining premium catering assets within a prestigious portfolio that includes luxury boutique hotels, private colleges, high‑end gastropubs, and corporate hospitality suites across the Northern Home Counties.

Our client is looking for an engineer who excels in a professional, client‑facing environment and who takes pride in ensuring the "heart of the house" operates at peak performance.

• Financial Package: A market‑leading base salary with a stable, local workload across Herts, Bucks, and Beds.
• Overtime Potential:
  Excellent opportunities for additional earnings through a structured overtime policy and a generous call‑out retainer.
• Premium Resources: A modern, fully-equipped van, fuel card, high‑spec PDA, and all specialized testing equipment provided.
• Manufacturer Training:
  Direct investment in your professional growth with regular training sessions from industry leaders such as Rational, Hobart, and MKN.

• PPM & Reactive Repairs:
  Delivering scheduled maintenance and rapid-response fault‑finding on a wide range of gas and electrical catering equipment.
• Technical Diagnostics:
  Expertly troubleshooting issues with combination ovens, prime cooking suites, fryers, and high‑spec warewashing systems.
• Gas Safety & Compliance:
  Ensuring all work is carried out to the highest safety standards and documenting inspections via a digital reporting system.
• Client Liaison:
  Building strong relationships with Head Chefs and General Managers, providing technical insights and equipment advice.

• Qualified Expert:
  Valid COMCAT 1, 3, and 5 qualifications are essential.
• Electrical
  
  Competency:
  
  Strong electrical fault‑finding skills (ability to use a multimeter to diagnose component failure).
• Experience:
  
  Proven background in the service and repair of commercial kitchen equipment within high‑end hospitality or education sectors.
• Mobility:
  Full UK Driving License and a proactive, professional approach to field‑based work.

• Manufacturer-specific certifications (e.g., Rational, Winterhalter).
• Commercial Gas tickets (COCN1 / CODNCO1) or LPG qualifications.

If you are an experienced Catering Engineer looking to work with a high‑quality client base in a role that values technical expertise and professionalism, please submit your CV via the Apply Now button.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on supporting a highly skilled and diverse workforce.