Commercial Catering Equipment Service Engineer

Pay: €45,000.00-€50,000.00 per yearJob Description:Company: Allstop Trading LtdLocation: Ashbourne, Co. Meath, Ireland – Field-Based, with travel to customer premisesEmployment Type: Full-Time, PermanentWorking Hours: 40 hours per weekAnnualSalary: €45,000 - 50,000 grossAbout Allstop Trading LtdAllstop Trading Ltd is an established Irish supplier of commercial refrigeration and catering equipment, based in Ashbourne, Co. Meath.We specialise in the supply, installation, commissioning, servicing, maintenance and repair of professional kitchen equipment for restaurants, hotels, cafés, schools, catering companies and commercial food production facilities throughout Ireland.Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Commercial Catering Equipment Service Engineer to join our technical service team.The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, servicing and repairing a wide range of commercial electrical catering equipment at customer premises.Key ResponsibilitiesCommercial Ovens and Cooking EquipmentDiagnose, service, maintain and repair commercial electric combi ovens, convection ovens, regeneration ovens and cooking ranges.Service and repair commercial electric fryers, grills, griddles and cooking ranges.Diagnose and repair commercial dishwashers and glasswashersInvestigate electrical, electronic, mechanical, heating, steam-generation and water-system faults.Diagnose and replace faulty heating elements, thermostats, temperature probes, motors, fans, pumps, sensors, control boards and associated components.Troubleshoot electronic control systems, temperature regulation, heating circuits and electrical components.Carry out planned preventative maintenance, equipment inspections and emergency breakdown repairs.Replace defective components and test equipment following repairs.Installation and CommissioningInstall and commission commercial electrical catering equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and applicable regulations.Carry out functional testing, electrical safety checks and operational verification within the engineer’s competence and authorisation.Ensure equipment is operating safely, efficiently and to manufacturer standards.Provide equipment demonstrations and operational guidance to customers.Customer Service and Health & SafetyAttend customer premises for servicing, maintenance and breakdown repairs.Communicate technical findings and repair recommendations professionally.Work independently while coordinating with the company’s service and operations team.Follow all relevant health and safety legislation, electrical safety requirements and manufacturer instructions.Maintain a professional standard of workmanship and customer service.Essential Qualifications and ExperienceDemonstrable professional experience servicing and repairing commercial electrical catering equipment.Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.Experience diagnosing faults in commercial ovens, fryers, grills, dishwashers and other professional kitchen equipment.Ability to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams, equipment schematics and technical service manuals.Experience using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.Knowledge of electrical safety procedures and safe isolation practices.Relevant technical training, qualifications or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.Ability to work independently and manage field-service appointments.Good written and spoken English for technical reporting and customer communication.Full driving licence suitable for driving in Ireland.Desirable Qualifications and ExperienceQualification in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, electromechanical engineering or a related technical discipline.Manufacturer training in commercial combi ovens and electrical catering equipment.Experience with Rational, Convotherm, EKA/Tecnoeka, Electrolux, Lainox, Fagor, Blue Seal or similar commercial catering equipment brands.Experience commis