We recruit experienced commercial kitchen subcontractor engineers to deliver catering gas installs, interlock systems, equipment connections and CP42 safety records for restaurants, hotels, schools and dark kitchens. Applicants must evidence the Gas Safe categories relevant to each catering job; suitable work is not guaranteed.
Commercial kitchen scope
Commercial kitchen subcontractors handle catering gas installation, kitchen interlock fitting and commissioning, equipment connection (ranges, fryers, ovens, salamanders, bain-maries), gas tightness testing, CP42 catering gas safety records and reactive breakdown cover for restaurants, hotels, schools and dark kitchens.
Interlock systems
Gas interlock fit, commissioning and certification linking gas solenoid valves to extraction airflow with pressure differential switches.
Equipment connections
Connection of new and replacement appliances with isolation valves, flexible hoses to BS EN 14800 and post-connection tightness testing.
Tickets we need
Current Gas Safe registration must cover the catering appliances and fuel worked on, with appropriate commercial catering assessments. Mobile catering and LPG jobs require the applicable LPG and environment categories shown on your registration; domestic or natural-gas categories alone are not sufficient.
Pricing and payment
Catering tickets are priced per appliance or per visit with documented uplift for out-of-hours work (a large portion of commercial kitchen work happens between 23:00 and 06:00). Payment terms and completion paperwork are agreed before acceptance.
Insurance & compliance
£5,000,000 public liability is required. Food-environment work demands clean PPE, beard nets where relevant, blue plasters and BRC-aware practices. RAMS are issued for every site mobilisation.
Why subcontractors choose us for commercial kitchen subcontractor
We have built our commercial kitchen subcontractor pipeline specifically around the three things self-employed engineers tell us matter most — clear scopes, transparent pricing and agreed payment terms. When we have suitable work, each ticket reaches you with a fixed price, a clear scope of works, the customer's contact details and a parts plan so you can keep your tools moving instead of keeping a notepad.
Agreed payment terms
Payment terms are agreed with you before you start, and you never invoice our customers directly.
Payment records
Remittance details are provided for each payment so you can reconcile against your own records.
Tickets priced before issue
No haggling on the doorstep. Each commercial kitchen subcontractor ticket arrives in ServiceM8 with a fixed price, agreed parts list and customer access notes attached.
Accept or decline freely
You retain full control of your diary — decline anything that doesn't fit your travel radius, ticket set or van stock without any impact on future allocations.
Full back-office support
Customer triage, quoting, scheduling, parts ordering, certificate collection and complaint handling are all handled by our office. You focus on the engineering.
Coordinator on call
A named coordinator is available by phone for live site queries — variations, access issues and parts substitutions.
Commercial Kitchen Subcontractor FAQs
How quickly will I receive my first ticket?
Once your application, insurance and ticket evidence are verified, we offer commercial kitchen subcontractor tickets when suitable work is available in your area. We cannot guarantee when, or how much, work will be offered.
Onboarding window
Onboarding includes ServiceM8 setup, payment details capture and a short induction call covering scope of works, reporting standards and escalation routes.
Do I need my own van, tools and parts?
Yes — subcontractors are expected to operate with their own van and core toolkit. Major parts and the appliance itself are supplied from our merchant accounts at trade rates.
Van stock list
A recommended van stock list is shared at onboarding. Common consumables held in stock are reimbursed at trade price against the signed worksheet.
What insurance do I need to start?
A minimum of £2,000,000 public liability cover is required for domestic work, rising to £5,000,000 for commercial sites. Proof must be uploaded before any ticket is issued.
Annual renewal tracking
Our compliance system tracks every renewal date and prompts you 30 days in advance so cover never lapses mid-ticket.
Can I work across multiple regions?
Absolutely. You set your travel radius at onboarding and can adjust it at any time — we only push commercial kitchen subcontractor tickets that fall within the zone you choose.
Out-of-area uplift
Tickets accepted outside your standard radius receive a documented travel uplift agreed before mobilisation, so longer journeys are always priced fairly.
How to apply — Commercial Kitchen Subcontractor
Step 1: Complete the Application
- Tap the yellow Apply Now button above or open the UK Gas Plumbers engineer app.
- Submit your trade, postcode, qualifications and insurance details. Our coordinators review commercial kitchen subcontractor applications daily and will contact you directly for onboarding.
Joining our network does not guarantee any work or income. Jobs are offered when suitable work is available in your area, and you are free to accept or decline each one. You work as a self-employed contractor responsible for your own tax, tools, registrations and insurance.
