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

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on commercial catering equipment.

  • Attend reactive breakdowns and diagnose faults efficiently.

  • Service, repair and maintain commercial catering equipment.

  • Carry out electrical and mechanical fault finding.

  • Diagnose equipment faults and complete repairs safely and effectively.

  • Identify remedial works and make recommendations where appropriate.

  • Complete service reports and job records accurately.

  • Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Health & Safety requirements.

  • Deliver a professional and customer-focused service on every visit.

  • Participate in the 1-in-4 on-call rota.

About You

  • Previous experience as a Commercial Catering Engineer / Catering Engineer.

  • Strong experience in commercial catering equipment maintenance and repair.

  • Confident carrying out electrical and mechanical fault finding.

  • Experience with both PPM and reactive maintenance.

  • Able to diagnose faults and work independently.

  • Good communication and customer service skills.

  • Comfortable working across multiple commercial customer sites.

  • Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Experience

  • Facilities Management or Building Services experience.

  • Experience working across sectors such as hospitality, healthcare, education, retail or commercial environments.

  • Relevant electrical qualifications or electrical fault-finding experience.

  • Experience working with a broad range of commercial catering equipment.

What's on Offer

  • Up to £48,000 salary

  • Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm

  • Permanent position

  • 1-in-4 on-call

  • Company van with private use

  • Fuel card

  • Overtime available

  • TOIL

  • 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

  • Annual salary reviews

  • Company performance bonus

  • Private healthcare

  • Critical illness cover

  • Life assurance

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • 5% employee / 3% employer pension contribution

  • Ongoing training and career development

  • Referral scheme

  • Weekly expenses

  • 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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