Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum
Right Now Group is recruiting within their Commercial Catering team in the London region after a continued period of sustained growth.
We are looking for a Commercial Catering Engineer with a white goods focus, committed to quality over quantity and realistic expectations.
IMPORTANT: A company van is provided. All applicants must have a full driver’s licence due to the nature of this role. The position will require regular travel into London.
Job Details
Job title: Commercial Catering Engineer
Location: London (field based)
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000
Hours: 40 per week, 1 in 4 weekend
Standby Fee
£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 × basic hourly rate once 8.5 hours have elapsed
- Saturday all day – 1.5 × basic hourly rate for all hours worked
- Sunday all day – 2.0 × basic hourly rate for all hours worked
- Bank Holidays all day – 2.5 × 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 equipment life.
- Installation and commissioning: Fitting new gas and electrical catering equipment and ensuring it operates to manufacturer 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, 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 maximise first‑visit repair chances.
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 (Servicemax, Joblogic, ServiceM8 or similar).
- Excellent written communication skills for report writing and documentation.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
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