Service Engineer

Airport Placements; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local service provider in Folkestone is seeking a qualified Service Engineer to install and maintain professional catering equipment across Kent. This role involves diagnosing faults, conducting site surveys, and ensuring high-quality service. The position offers a competitive salary up to £45,000, a company van for work use, and excellent training opportunities. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in a relevant field and a clean UK driving licence.

Benefits

Company van provided

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience (ideally 2+ years) as an engineer working with commercial catering, hospitality, or heavy-duty kitchen equipment.
• Full UK driving licence (clean and valid) with willingness to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and service commercial catering equipment.
• Diagnose faults and complete planned maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Conduct site surveys and liaise with customers.

Skills

Technical competence in electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, or gas systems

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Electrical safety qualification

Tools

CSCS

IPAF

PASMA

Job description

Location: Folkestone (covering sites across Kent)

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 (depending on skills and experience)
Benefits: Company van provided · Local travel across Kent · Training and development opportunities

The Role

We’re seeking an experienced Service Engineer to join a skilled service and maintenance team supporting commercial kitchens across Kent. You’ll take responsibility for the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of professional catering equipment from leading manufacturers. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable engineer who values quality workmanship, independence, and local work without excessive travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and service commercial catering equipment in line with manufacturer standards and safety regulations.
• Diagnose faults and complete planned maintenance and emergency repairs, ensuring reliable, high-quality service.
• Conduct site surveys and liaise with customers, explaining work completed, identifying installation requirements, and offering basic equipment training.
• Maintain accurate service records, manage tools and parts effectively, and plan your schedule efficiently to deliver excellent service across the region.
• Full UK driving licence (clean and valid) with willingness to travel locally for service jobs
• Proven experience (ideally 2+ years) as an engineer working with commercial catering, hospitality, or heavy‑du‑k kitchen equipment
• Technical competence in electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, or gas systems (or a combination of these disciplines) relevant to commercial kitchen equipment
• Electrical safety qualification
• Professional, customer‑focused approach with excellent problem‑solving and communication skills

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• Multi-skilled experience covering electric cooking and/or refrigeration
• Gas Safe registration
• F‑Gas certification
• Additional cards/certifications: CSCS, IPAF, PASMA
• Experience with premium brands such as Rational, Hobart, Blue Seal, Hoshizaki, etc.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary up to £45,000, depending on experience
• Company van provided for work use
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Local travel only - minimal commuting beyond Kent
• Join a professional, well‑established team with strong values and growth ambitions