Commercial Catering Engineer
- Posted 17 September 2026
- Salary 48000.0
- LocationNewcastle
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Hard Services Engineering
- Reference19789
Job description
Commercial Catering Engineer
Salary: Up to £48,000
Location: Newcastle
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
Contract: Permanent
On Call: 1 in 4
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Commercial Catering Engineer to join an established Facilities Management and Building Services company.
This is a field-based engineering role covering commercial customer sites across Newcastle and the surrounding area. You’ll be responsible for PPM, reactive maintenance, fault finding, servicing and repairs on commercial catering equipment.
With a salary of up to £48,000, company van, private use, fuel card and a 1-in-4 on-call rota, this is a great opportunity for an experienced Catering Engineer looking for a long-term role with a growing business.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on commercial catering equipment.
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Attend reactive breakdowns and diagnose faults efficiently.
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Service, repair and maintain commercial catering equipment.
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Carry out electrical and mechanical fault finding.
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Diagnose equipment faults and complete repairs safely and effectively.
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Identify remedial works and make recommendations where appropriate.
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Complete service reports and job records accurately.
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Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Health & Safety requirements.
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Deliver a professional and customer-focused service on every visit.
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Participate in the 1-in-4 on-call rota.
About You
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Previous experience as a Commercial Catering Engineer / Catering Engineer.
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Strong experience in commercial catering equipment maintenance and repair.
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Confident carrying out electrical and mechanical fault finding.
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Experience with both PPM and reactive maintenance.
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Able to diagnose faults and work independently.
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Good communication and customer service skills.
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Comfortable working across multiple commercial customer sites.
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Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable Experience
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Facilities Management or Building Services experience.
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Experience working across sectors such as hospitality, healthcare, education, retail or commercial environments.
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Relevant electrical qualifications or electrical fault-finding experience.
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Experience working with a broad range of commercial catering equipment.
What's on Offer
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Up to £48,000 salary
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Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm
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Permanent position
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1-in-4 on-call
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Company van with private use
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Fuel card
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Overtime available
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TOIL
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25 days' annual leave + bank holidays
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Annual salary reviews
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Company performance bonus
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Private healthcare
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Critical illness cover
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Life assurance
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Employee Assistance Programme
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5% employee / 3% employer pension contribution
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Ongoing training and career development
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Referral scheme
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Weekly expenses
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Paid parking
Apply
If you're an experienced Commercial Catering Engineer looking for a permanent opportunity in Newcastle paying up to £48,000, with Monday-to-Friday hours and a 1-in-4 on-call rota, apply today with your CV.
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