Trainee Kitchen Appliance Engineer

Centrica; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Expensed van

EV charge point

London Weighting Allowance

Job summary

British Gas is seeking a Trainee Kitchen Appliance Engineer to diagnose and repair home appliances, starting with a comprehensive 7-week training programme in Wakefield. You will learn to diagnose, service and repair ovens, hobs, washing machines, dishwashers, and refrigeration with expert support.

Ideal candidates show strong technical aptitude and customer-service mindset, and must hold a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Strong technical aptitude developed through study, practical experience, or curiosity for fixing things.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults, repair essential household appliances and restore functionality.
• Learn to diagnose, service and repair a wide range of kitchen appliances at a training centre.
• Interact with customers in the community to resolve issues and ensure safe operation of appliances.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Customer service

Driving licence

Job description

Join us, be part of more.

We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We’re energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.

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.

We’re proud that our commitment to inclusion and developing future talent has been recognised through awards including EDI Initiative of the Year at the 2026 Women in Utilities Awards, being named a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality for the fifth consecutive year

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.
• Once you have completed the full programme and aftercare support your salary will increase to £40,133 with bonus and add ons on top.
• We also offer London Weighting Allowance ranging from £4,160 to £6,240 (dependant on location) for living or starting your day within London.
• An expensed van for you to use for work, including an EV charge point where applicable & charge card.

Between now and Spring 2027, we are building future talent across the following locations. Some areas will be reviewed later in the year, so thank you for your patience. We really do value your application. If our recruitment requirements change sooner than expected and we can no longer consider your application, we will let you know.

London: Chiswick & City, Camden & Kingsbury, Dulwich & Greenwich, Loughton & Newham, Barking & Grays, Ealing & Watford, Cobham & Heathrow, Wimbledon & Wandsworth, Epsom & Croydon, Bromley & Dartford

South East: Essex North & Suffolk, Maidenhead & Windsor, Amersham & Aylesbury, Farnham & Guildford, Brighton & Burgess Hill, Eastbourne & Hastings

Why should you apply?

We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.
https://www.morethanacareer.energy/britishgas

If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non‑negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.

Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.