Trainee White Goods Engineer - Norwich [PAS221]

Pacifica; Norwich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Tools provided

Training provided

Pension scheme

30 days annual leave

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Pacifica in Norwich is hiring a Trainee White Goods Engineer – Field Based. You will undergo full City & Guilds Assured training at our training centre and be paired with a mentor to become a qualified appliance repair engineer.

No prior white goods repair experience is required; however, hands-on mechanical or electrical skills and tool use are helpful. The role includes home visits to diagnose and repair appliances, with on-the-job learning and structured training.

Qualifications

• Previous mechanical or electrical experience
• Comfortable using hand tools
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication with customers
• Full UK manual driving licence (no more than 6 penalty points)

Responsibilities

• Learning to repair and maintain household appliances including washing machines, tumble dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers, and electric cookers
• Visiting customers' homes to diagnose issues and carry out repairs safely and efficiently
• Building on your mechanical/electrical experience to troubleshoot and solve problems on-site
• Recording and managing job details using our in-house engineer software
• Following guidance from your mentor while building your skills and confidence
• Providing excellent customer service, explaining repairs clearly and professionally

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Tool use

Problem solving

Communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

City & Guilds Assured Training

Tools

In-house engineer software

Job description

Trainee White Goods Engineer – Field Based – Full Training Provided – Norwich

Salary: £26,500 to £27,000 – Salary reviewed once signed off training – Up to £50,000+ OTE

Permanent, Full-time – 40 hours per week, Mon to Fri – Company van provided – private use optional – Tools & Training Provided

Kickstart a New Career in Appliance Repair

Whether you're starting fresh or changing careers, we'll provide full City & Guilds Assured training at our training centre in the north east of England and pair you with a dedicated mentor to help you become a fully qualified White Goods Engineer – Field Based. No experience in white goods repair necessary, but we are looking for candidates with previous hands‑on mechanical or electrical experience and using tools. Join Pacifica as a Trainee Domestic Appliance Field Service Engineer and take the first step toward a long‑term, rewarding career repairing household appliances.

What You Will Do

• Learning to repair and maintain household appliances including washing machines, tumble dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers, and electric cookers
• Visiting customers' homes to diagnose issues and carry out repairs safely and efficiently
• Building on your mechanical/electrical experience to troubleshoot and solve problems on-site
• Recording and managing job details using our in-house engineer software
• Following guidance from your mentor while building your skills and confidence
• Providing excellent customer service, explaining repairs clearly and professionally
• Continuously developing your technical skills through structured training and on-the-job experience

What We Offer You

• Salary: £26,500 to £27,000 (depending on experience) Salary reviewed once signed off training
• Up to £50,000+ OTE with our industry leading bonus scheme
• City & Guilds Assured Training Programme
• Purpose-built training centre in the North East of England
• Full training on major appliance types: washing machines, tumble dryers, refrigeration, dishwashers, and electric cookers
• Mentorship from experienced engineers to support your career journey
• Van, tools, tablet, uniform, and fuel card provided
• 30 days annual leave (including 8 bank holidays)
• Pension scheme & industry‑leading bonus scheme
• Death-in-service benefit (3x salary)
• Discounts via company retail portal
• Monthly cash prize draw & Costa gift card recognition scheme
• Complimentary appliance cover for your own home appliances

About Pacifica

Pacifica is one of the UK's largest providers of domestic appliance repairs, carrying out over 350,000 repairs every year. With over 250 engineers nationwide, we are a carbon neutral company committed to reaching net‑zero by 2035.

• Our Purpose: Keeping households running while protecting the environment
• Our Vision: Caring for our customers' appliances for a sustainable future

What We're Looking For

This isn't just a job – it's a career path. To succeed, you'll need the right mindset and transferable skills:

• Previous mechanical or electrical experience – comfortable using hand tools and solving problems
• Enthusiasm – motivated to power through challenges
• Confidence – able to work alone in customers' homes and provide great service
• Communication skills – clear, friendly, and professional with customers
• A can‑do attitude – driven to learn and succeed
• Full UK manual driving licence (no more than 6 penalty points)

Extra Perks

• Van stock automatically replenished
• Daily spare parts delivered to local ByBox lockers
• Easy‑to‑use engineer software
• No sales targets – focus purely on repairs
• Ongoing specialist training and career progression

Why Join Us?

Working as a White Goods Engineer – Field Based offers variety, challenges, and job security in a growing industry. You'll never be stuck behind a desk, and you'll always be learning.