Trainee White Goods Engineer - Wakefield [PAS220]

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Tools & Training Provided

30 days annual leave

Job summary

Pacifica is seeking a Trainee White Goods Engineer – Field Based in Wakefield. You will receive full City & Guilds assured training at our centre in the north east and be paired with a dedicated mentor to become a qualified engineer.

No prior white goods repair experience is required, but hands-on mechanical or electrical experience and familiarity with using tools are preferred. The role includes visiting customers’ homes, diagnosing issues, and performing repairs with supervision before

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical or electrical experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn and use tools.
• Good communication and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Learn to repair and maintain household appliances including washing machines and dishwashers.
• Visit customers’ homes to diagnose issues and carry out repairs.
• Work under guidance from a mentor while building skills and confidence.
• Record job details using our in-house engineer software.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Customer service

Problem solving

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Overview

Electrical

Wakefield, UK

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

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

As a Trainee White Goods Engineer – Field Based, your role will involve:

• 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)
• 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)
• 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.