White Goods Engineer

AO; Telford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday

Pension scheme

Free lunch monthly

Exclusive discounts

Family leave (Maternity, Paternity and

Adoption leave

Job summary

AO in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated White Goods Engineer to join our refurbishment team. You will diagnose, repair, test and refurbish domestic appliances including washers, dryers, dishwashers, refrigeration, and cookers.

Full training will be provided and you’ll work as part of AO Recycling across our Telford site. Ideal candidates have mechanical, electrical, or engineering experience, strong fault-finding skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Mechanical, electrical, or engineering experience.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults on domestic appliances.
• Repair and refurbish washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, refrigeration, and cookers.
• Replace defective components and refurbish to company standards.
• Complete electrical safety and functional testing.
• Ensure products meet quality and safety standards before resale.
• Maintain accurate repair records and documentation.
• Safely operate workshop equipment, including hydraulic lift tables.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe working environment.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Fault-finding

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Tools

Workshop equipment

Hydraulic lift tables

Job description

Job Overview

About The Role

We are looking for a motivated and skilled White Goods Engineer to join our expanding Reuse Department. Working within a dedicated refurbishment team, you will diagnose, repair, test and refurbish domestic appliances including washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, refrigeration appliances and cookers. Full training will be provided.

We are proud of our refurbished appliances department. It has been running since 2017, selling locally to trade clients, and today is one of the largest of its types in the UK. We’re part of the AO.com family and their growth fuels our growth. All of this is underpinned by having great people and accreditations, which means we can sell our refurbished appliances with both confidence and warranty.

Here’s What You Can Expect To Be Doing

• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults on domestic appliances.
• Repair and refurbish washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, refrigeration appliances, and cookers.
• Replace defective components and carry out refurbishment work to company standards.
• Complete electrical safety and functional testing.
• Ensure products meet quality and safety standards before resale.
• Maintain accurate repair records and documentation.
• Safely operate workshop equipment, including hydraulic lift tables.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe working environment.

A Few Things About You

• Mechanical, electrical, or engineering experience.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

You’ll Stand Out If You Have

• Previous white goods repair experience

A Bit About Us

At AO, we make life easier with appliances and technology our customers love. For over 25 years, we’ve built our reputation on trust, becoming the UK’s most trusted electrical retailer with outstanding customer reviews and service.

At AO Recycling, we’re helping create a more sustainable future. Having recycled over 10 million large appliances across our three Telford sites, we’re a market-leading business focused on innovation, efficiency, and growth. As AO continues to expand, so does our recycling operation, creating exciting opportunities for our people to develop and make a real impact.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We work together, support each other, and celebrate success, because we know great things happen when great people come together.

Our Benefits

• 22 days holiday
• At least 5% contribution pension scheme
• Free lunch once a month
• Discounts; exclusive discounts across our product range.
• Family leave; Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave.
• Dedicated wellness initiatives that support your wellbeing, ranging from our 24hr employee assistance programme to subsidised gym membership