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 a number of trainees to join our teams of field based Domestic Appliance Engineers. 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 license 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. London weighting applied for candidates within inner M25 area.
· 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. Electrical and/or ACS gas qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
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