Catering engineer
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£42,500
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3113 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 45% sure that is the right code. PKL, A Lowe Rental Company is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 5246 (Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask PKL, A Lowe Rental Company what the duties actually are.
About the role
Company Description PKL Group, a Lowe Rental Company, is the UK’s leading provider of outsourced catering infrastructure solutions, offering temporary kitchens and catering equipment for hire, as well as permanent modular kitchen buildings for hire and sale. The company also supplies food servery kiosks and major event kitchen complexes, supporting a wide range of catering operations from small events to large-scale, complex projects. Through its U-Select division, PKL provides catering equipment for rental and sale to customers with ongoing, permanent requirements. PKL serves both public and private sector clients, supporting refurbishments, emergencies, and event catering needs, giving team members exposure to varied projects and environments.
Role Description The Catering Engineer role is full-time, with plenty of over-time if required, on call is 1 in 5. The Catering Engineer will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing commercial catering equipment and temporary kitchen infrastructure at client sites and within PKL facilities. Daily tasks include diagnosing technical faults, carrying out planned preventative maintenance, performing safety checks, and ensuring equipment complies with relevant standards and regulations. The role involves responding to service calls, completing accurate service reports, managing parts and tools, and collaborating with operations and logistics teams to deliver reliable catering solutions. The Catering Engineer will engage with customers professionally, provide guidance on equipment use and basic troubleshooting, and contribute to continuous improvement of service quality and efficiency.
Qualifications
- Strong technical skills in installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial catering equipment, including electrical and mechanical components.
- Knowledge of relevant safety standards and regulations, with experience conducting safety checks, diagnostics, and preventative maintenance.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with PKL, A Lowe Rental Company, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Engineering technicians (SOC 3113) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~91k in sample- Middle half £33,540–50,648
- Median £42,172
- Going rate £42,500
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–38,300
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. PKL, A Lowe Rental Company holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3113 going rate of £42,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.