Permanent

Commercial catering engineer

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City Of London, SW1H 0DB

£50000 - £53000 per annum

Posted: 07 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Closing date: 06 June 2026

Ref: CAT688

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About the Role

The Commercial Catering Engineer position is based in the City Of London and offers a permanent contract with a salary between £50,000 and £53,000 per annum. This role requires service, maintenance, and repair of commercial catering equipment, ensuring gas appliances operate safely and efficiently across sites including restaurants and hotels. Candidates must possess proven gas engineering skills within commercial kitchens. The working pattern involves site-based assignments for a family-run firm specialising in kitchen solutions since the 1980s. This role suits an engineer seeking consistent projects with a long-standing London employer.

Commercial catering engineer £50/55k
Our client are a London-based, family-run company specialising in the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of commercial kitchen solutions for the foodservice industry. Established in the early 1980s, it has built a long-standing reputation through decades of experience and a hands-on, multi-generational approach
They are now looking for an experienced Commercial catering gas engineer to join our growing team, working on high-end commercial kitchen projects and our current clients.
About the Role
You will be responsible for the service, maintenance, and repair of commercial catering equipment, ensuring all gas appliances are operating safely and efficiently. This role involves working on a variety of sites including restaurants, hotels, and large-scale commercial kitchens.
Key Responsibilities
- Service, maintenance, and repair of commercial gas catering equipment
- Fault finding and diagnostics on a range of appliances
- Carrying out gas safety inspections and certifications
- Ensuring all work complies with current gas safety regulations
- Attending reactive call-outs and planned maintenance visits
- Working independently and as part of a wider engineering team
Requirements
- Valid Commercial Gas Safe qualifications (e.g. COMCAT 1, 2, 3, 5)
- Proven experience working on commercial catering equipment
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Good communication and customer-facing skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage workload efficiently
What We Offer
- £50/55k basic salary
- Van and Fuel Card
- No call out
- 28 holidays
- Overtime rates
- 40 hour contract
- Ongoing training and development
Opportunity to work on high-profile projects