Trainee Kitchen Appliance Engineer

About the Company

Responsibilities

• ● About your team:
• ● At British Gas, our mission is to sell it and mend it.
• ● We've been powering the UK's homes and businesses for over 200 years - but supplying energy is just part of what we do. We're making the UK greener and more energy efficient, getting closer to Net Zero. By using clever tech like thermostats, heat pumps, solar panels and EV chargers, we're making it cheaper and easier for our customers to reduce their carbon-footprint.
• ● About your role
• ● Step into a career where your curiosity, determination and appetite for hands-on learning really count. As a Trainee Kitchen Appliance Engineer, you'll play a vital role in keeping homes running smoothly by bringing essential appliances back to life, while building a future-ready skillset you can be genuinely proud of.
• ● Whether you're changing direction, starting fresh, or looking for a role with real purpose, this is your chance to grow. What matters most is your drive to learn, your problem solving spark, and your commitment to doing great work with care and confidence.
• ● At a state-of-the-art training centre, you won't just learn the basics - you'll develop the skills, qualifications, and practical experience to thrive. You'll learn how to diagnose, service and repair a wide range of kitchen appliances, from electric ovens and hobs to washing machines, dishwashers, and refrigeration. With support from experienced engineers, you'll develop the technical expertise, confidence, and know-how to solve problems and make a real difference from day one.
• ● This is a role where you'll make a real impact. You'll be out in the community, meeting customers, solving problems, and keeping appliance powered up and safe. No two days are the same - from restoring a broken oven before a family meal to getting a washing machine back up and running, every day brings new challenges and opportunities to help customers. You'll diagnose faults, repair essential household appliances, and help customers get the best performance from their products, ensuring their homes continue to run smoothly. Every job is a chance to make a real difference.
• ● If you're looking for a career with purpose, progression, and hands on learning - and you want to feel supported as you grow - this could be your next step. Bring your ambition. Bring your curiosity. We'll help you turn it into a career that makes a difference.
• ● Here's what we're looking for:
• ● Use your CV to tell us who you are and show us why you're a great match for this opportunity
• ● Shows strong technical aptitude, whether developed through study, practical experience, or a passion for tinkering, fixing and understanding how things work.
• ● Are passionate about delivering brilliant customer service and creating positive experiences for customers.
• ● Have a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• ● Are able to commit to a 7 week training programme, primarily based in Wakefield, taking place within your first four months. Any required travel and accommodation will be fully covered.
• ● Here's what's in it for you.
• ● A starting salary of 28,090 which will continue to rise as you hit specific milestones during your traineeship.