Commercial Catering Engineer - Stevenage

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.

What’s on Offer?

• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Candidate Requirements

The Professional Profile:

• 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.

Advantageous Skills:

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

How to Apply

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.