Catering Engineer

Catering Engineer – Newcastle & Surrounding Areas Salary: £40,000 – £42,000 Door-to-Door Pay Overtime Hours: Monday to Friday 1 in 5 Weekends (On-Call) Location: Newcastle, Gateshead, Durham, Sunderland, and surrounding areas We’re working with a well-established, family-run commercial catering business that’s expanding its operations across the North East, and looking to welcome a skilled engineer to its growing, close-knit team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical or Gas Engineer to move into the commercial catering space, with full training and support provided. If you’re looking for a more personable, supportive environment — and real opportunities to grow — this could be the perfect fit. What You’ll Be Doing: * Service, maintenance, and repair of commercial catering equipment * Working on a variety of client sites (restaurants, pubs, schools, care homes, etc.) * Diagnosing faults, performing repairs, and delivering excellent customer service * Participating in a 1 in 5 weekend on-call rota (with paid overtime) * Representing a trusted, family-run business with professionalism and pride What We’re Looking For: * Previous experience as an Electrical or Gas Engineer (domestic, commercial or industrial) * COMCAT qualifications welcome but not essential – full training will be provided * Full UK driving licence * Strong fault-finding ability and a proactive approach * Personable, reliable, and eager to develop your skills What’s On Offer: * Basic salary: £40,000 – £42,000 (depending on experience) * Door-to-door pay * Paid overtime and 1 in 5 weekend on-call rota * Monday to Friday schedule * Fully equipped van, tools, uniform, and PPE * Ongoing manufacturer training and support to gain catering-specific qualifications * Supportive, family-run team environment * Genuine progression opportunities as the business continues to grow Why Work with Woodrow Mercer? Woodrow Mercer Engineering are proud to be the leaders in recruitment for the Commercial Catering, White Goods, and Field Service Engineering sectors. We work with both large organisations and family-run businesses across the UK to match the right engineers with the right opportunities. We also have multiple roles available across the country – if you're based elsewhere, please still get in touch. Apply now or contact us for a confidential conversation about what you're looking for

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, GB

Posted Date: 7/8/2025