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: London (field based)
Salary: 43,000 to 48,000
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.
