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Posted 22 July, 2026

Workshop Engineer

Reed
Canterbury, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Workshop Engineer

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Full-Time | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Bonus

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A leading UK supplier of commercial catering equipment is looking to recruit a skilled Workshop Engineer to join its growing engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer with experience working on commercial kitchen equipment who enjoys fault-finding, refurbishment, and delivering high-quality workmanship within a busy workshop environment.

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The Role

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As a Workshop Engineer, you will be responsible for the inspection, servicing, repair, and refurbishment of commercial combi ovens and catering equipment. Working alongside a knowledgeable team of engineers, you will ensure equipment is restored to the highest standards and prepared for resale.

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This is a workshop-based position, offering a stable working environment with no field service or customer site visits required.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Diagnose, service, repair, and refurbish commercial combi ovens and catering equipment.
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  • Identify and resolve mechanical and electrical faults efficiently.
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  • Ensure all equipment is tested and prepared to company quality standards before resale.
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  • Maintain accurate service records and asset information using internal systems.
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  • Monitor and manage spare parts stock levels within the workshop and warehouse.
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  • Collaborate with colleagues across engineering, operations, and administration teams to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
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  • Maintain a safe, organised, and efficient workshop environment.
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Skills & Experience Required

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  • Proven experience servicing and repairing commercial combi ovens.
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  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills with both electrical and mechanical systems.
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  • Experience working with Rational equipment is highly desirable.
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  • Knowledge of Electrolux, Convotherm, Bonnet, or Eloma equipment would be advantageous.
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  • Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively in a fast-paced environment.
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  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
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  • Good communication and organisational skills.
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What's on Offer

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  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
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  • Performance-related bonus scheme.
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  • Annual company bonus.
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  • Company vehicle.
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  • Company pension scheme.
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  • Free on-site parking.
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  • Sick pay.
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  • Long-term career opportunity within a growing and established business.
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Additional Requirements

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  • Minimum 2 years' experience working with commercial combi ovens preferred.
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  • Full UK driving licence.
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  • Good English communication skills.
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  • Ability to work full-time from the company workshop location.
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If you're an experienced engineer looking for a workshop-focused role where you can utilise your technical expertise and be part of a supportive, growing team, we'd love to hear from you.