Commercial Catering Service Engineer
Join a growing engineering business where good engineers are properly supported, respected, and trusted to do the job right.
Competitive salary, overtime, van from home, ongoing manufacturer training, and long-term stability within a supportive engineering team.
Location
Devon & Cornwall
Job Type
Full-time, Permanent
Salary
£35,000–£45,000 basic DOE + overtime + call-out opportunities
About Empire Services
Empire Services is a growing independent engineering business providing commercial catering, refrigeration, and heating services across Devon, Cornwall, and surrounding areas.
We support a wide range of customers including restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitality venues, and commercial premises.
We’ve built a strong reputation through reliable service, high engineering standards, and the way we support our engineers. We believe experienced engineers work best when they are trusted to do the job properly without unnecessary micromanagement, while still having the support, scheduling, and technical backup needed when it matters.
We focus on organised workloads, practical health & safety, quality workmanship, and creating a working environment where engineers feel respected and supported.
Why Join Empire Services?
We understand that experienced engineers want:
- Proper support when needed
- Organised scheduling
- Realistic workloads
- Quality equipment and tools
- Respect from management
- Less unnecessary pressure and micromanagement
We’ve built the business around supporting engineers properly so they can focus on delivering quality work and building strong customer relationships.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Commercial Catering Service Engineer to join our growing team covering Devon & Cornwall.
The role includes:
- Reactive breakdowns
- Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
- Fault finding and repairs
- Installation and commissioning support
across a wide range of commercial catering equipment within hospitality, education, and commercial environments.
Equipment worked on may include:
- Combi ovens
- Fryers
- Grills
- Solid tops
- Warewash equipment
- Dishwashers and glasswashers
- General commercial kitchen equipment
You’ll manage your own workload and work independently while supported by an experienced office and management team that understands the realities of field service work.
Key Responsibilities
- Service, maintenance, and repair of commercial gas and electrical catering equipment
- Planned preventative maintenance across multiple customer sites
- Fault finding and diagnostics
- Completing Gas Safety Records, job sheets, and compliance documentation
- Working safely and professionally on customer sites
- Delivering excellent customer service
- Liaising with office staff, suppliers, and site managers
- Participation in a well-managed on-call rota
What You’ll Need Essential
- Experience servicing commercial catering equipment
- Full UK driving licence
- Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
- Good communication and customer-service skills
- Good understanding of health & safety and safe systems of work
Desirable
- COMCAT qualifications
- Experience with electrical catering equipment
- LPG qualifications
- Manufacturer training or OEM experience
- Experience working within hospitality and education sectors
Additional training and support can be provided for the right candidate.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Overtime opportunities and call-out rota
- Company van and fuel card
- Door-to-door travel where applicable
- Company phone
- PPE, uniform, and specialist tools provided
- Ongoing manufacturer and industry-accredited training
- Long-term progression opportunities
- Stable long-term role within a growing independent business
- Well-organised support from management and scheduling teams
Hours & On-Call
- Full-time permanent role
- Monday to Friday
- On-call rota discussed openly during interview
- Overtime opportunities available
Apply
Apply with your CV through Indeed.
We aim to keep the process straightforward and will respond promptly to suitable candidates.
Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
