Catering Equipment Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Installation
  • Set up new catering equipment (ovens, fryers, dishwashers, refrigeration units)
  • Ensure correct electrical, gas, and water connections
• Maintenance & Servicing
  • Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance
  • Clean and adjust components to keep equipment running efficiently
• Repairs & Fault Diagnosis
  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and gas faults
  • Replace faulty parts and test systems after repair
• Compliance & Safety
  • Ensure equipment meets health & safety standards
  • Follow gas safety regulations (especially for commercial catering appliances)
• Customer Support
  • Advise clients on equipment usage and care
  • Provide reports and service documentation

Common Equipment Worked On

• Commercial ovens and combi ovens
• Gas cookers and grills
• Fryers
• Dishwashers and glass washers
• Refrigeration units (fridges, freezers)
• Extraction and ventilation systems

Skills & Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Fault-finding and problem-solving ability
• Practical, hands‑on skills
• Good communication with clients

Qualifications

• NVQ / City & Guilds in:
  • Electrical Engineering or Catering Equipment Maintenance
• Gas qualifications such as:
  • COMCAT (Commercial Catering Gas Certification)
• F‑Gas certification (for refrigeration work)

Working Conditions

• Field‑based (travel between sites)
• May include early mornings, evenings, or emergency call‑outs
• Work in hot, busy kitchen environments

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