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

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.

• 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, Service
  
  M8, or similar).
• Excellent written communication skills for report writing and documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.