Engineer - Catering

Broderick Bros has a rich heritage in Ireland, spanning nearly 100 years. Founded with a commitment to providing innovative, tailored solutions, Broderick Bros has evolved from a small operation primarily focused on the meat industry into one of Ireland’s most trusted names in commercial kitchen projects within the food service industry.

Our focus is on understanding the unique needs of the foodservice sector, offering comprehensive design, consultation, installation, service, and ongoing support services.

Today Brodericks is part of the JLA Group. Headquartered in the UK, JLA provides commercial laundry, catering and heating solutions to more than 25,000 customers. JLA offers a unique ‘Total Care’ proposition, which combines equipment supply with guaranteed service response times for a single contracted monthly fee, providing peace of mind and value for money to a range of customers including care homes, hotels, universities, and housing associations. Founded in 1973, JLA employs around 1,100 people and has revenues of £200m. JLA is wholly owned by Cinven, a global private equity firm.

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Catering Engineer to join our service team. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, servicing, and repairing a wide range of commercial catering equipment, ensuring minimal downtime for our customers.

Role & responsibilities:

• Reactive and preventative maintenance commercial catering equipment
• Participate in on-call rota every 6th weekend only
• Warranty checks and repairs
• Installation of new commercial catering equipment when required

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service, and repair commercial catering equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and safety checks.
• Respond to service calls promptly and professionally.
• Complete job sheets and reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain good communication with customers and internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations

Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in the catering or engineering industry is preferred.
• Gas experience is desirable – training will be provided if required.
• Electrical/mechanical fault-finding skills an advantage.
• Full, clean driving licence.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Full training and ongoing development opportunities.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Company vehicle, tools, and uniform provided.
• Overtime and call-out opportunities.
• 21 Days Holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €45,000.00-€65,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Can you share your expected salary for this position?

Work Location: On the road