Trainee Domestic Gas Appliance Engineer in Croydon

Job description

Calling All Qualified Gas Engineers....

0800 Repair are the UKs largest independent Domestic Appliance Repair Company, employing more than 180 engineers nationwide. We pride ourselves on the quality of our workmanship & extremely high levels of customer service.

Due to expansion through ever increasing job levels across the Country; an exciting employment opportunity has arisen for qualified Gas Engineers to crossover into Domestic White Goods. Utilising your existing qualifications we'll train you how to repair domestic Gas cookers and hobs as well as the full range of domestic electrical household appliances, including laundry appliances, cooking and refrigeration.

We offer a competitive salary, generous and achievable bonus structure and second to none training provided through our purpose-built training academy, in an industry which is going from strength to strength. There has never been a more exciting time to embark on a new career with 0800 Repair.

You as the ideal Trainee Domestic Appliance Engineer will be:

· Mechanically/electrically minded

· Methodical in your approach to work

· Have a basic understanding of electrical workings

· Experienced and confident in using hand tools

· Have a keen interest in repairs and or workings of appliances/devices/machinery

· Proficient in using technology - i.e. tablets/mobile phones/Microsoft packages

The role will involve working in our customer’s home where you will meet a variety of people from all walks of life so excellent interpersonal skills are a must. You will also need to be:

· Smart and presentable

· Friendly and helpful

· Trustworthy and reliable

· Team Player

· Flexible to working hours

· Articulate and a good communicator

· Good with English (verbally and written)

Important: You will need to hold a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.

What will be covered in the training?

Training is provided through a combination of residential weeks at our 0800 Repair training academy based in the North East - covering both classroom-based learning and hands on practical work. The training will cover the following areas:

· Health and safety

· Repair of domestic appliances

· Installation of refrigeration systems and components

· Safe working environments

· Maintaining effective working relationships

· The 0800 Way

Benefits:

· Purpose built training facility (in the North east) provides preparation training and assessments for all skills associated to become a fully trained White Goods/Domestic Appliance Engineer.

· Competitive salary with wage increases throughout your training period, dependant on passing relevant stage of your training at that point.

· Bonus scheme

· Tablet

· Flexible working hours

· Company van and fuel card

· Uniform, tools and PPE supplied

· Company Pension scheme

· 22 days annual holiday allowance plus 8 bank holidays - this will rise with length of service to a maximum of 25

· Overtime available but not compulsory and paid at an increased rate

Experience and skills:

No experience in White Goods repair is needed as full training will be given, however we are looking for candidates with a background in practical/hands on roles with skills that can be transferable into this role.g

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Other

Location

Croydon

Working hours per week

4 - 40

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English