Service & Installation Engineer

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

Job summary

A catering equipment service company is seeking a Service & Installation Engineer to support commercial kitchens across Kent. You will install, service, and maintain professional catering equipment while ensuring high-quality service. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience, a clean UK driving licence, and technical knowledge in electrical and refrigeration systems. This role offers a competitive salary and a company van for work use.

Benefits

Company van provided

Training and development opportunities

Local travel only

Qualifications

• Proven experience (ideally 2+ years) as an engineer working with commercial catering equipment.
• Full UK driving licence (clean and valid) with willingness to travel locally.
• Multi-skilled experience covering electric cooking and/or refrigeration.

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

Excellent problem-solving

Customer-focused approach

Technical competence in electrical systems

Technical competence in refrigeration systems

Technical competence in plumbing systems

Technical competence in gas systems

Education

Electrical safety qualification

Tools

CSCS card

IPAF certification

PASMA certification

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 & Installation 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-duty 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