White Goods Engineers (Contractors)

Centrica plc; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contractor rates

Technical guidance and field support

Long-term contractor engagement opportunities

Job summary

Centrica plc, through British Gas, is seeking an experienced White Goods Engineer in Aberdeen City. In this role, you'll be responsible for diagnosing and repairing kitchen appliances in customers' homes, representing a trusted brand. The position requires at least 2 years of hands-on experience, strong fault-finding skills, and a commitment to quality service. You will enjoy competitive contractor rates, structured scheduling support, and the opportunity for ongoing engagement.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' proven experience repairing white goods.
• Broad technical knowledge across multiple appliance types.
• Commitment to safe working and first-time-fix outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Attend customers' homes to diagnose, repair and maintain kitchen appliances.
• Represent the British Gas brand while working independently.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through quality service.

Skills

Hands-on experience repairing white goods

Fault-finding and diagnostic capability

Excellent customer service skills

Tools

Repair tools and test equipment

Job description

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 the Role

As a contractor White Goods Engineer supporting British Gas, you’ll attend customers’ homes to diagnose, repair and maintain a wide range of kitchen and white goods appliances. You’ll be trusted to work independently in the field, representing the British Gas brand in customers’ homes, while having access to strong operational, managerial and technical support when you need it. Some repairs can be complex, so confidence, experience and a calm, professional approach are essential. Typical appliances you’ll work on include Washing machines, Tumble dryers, Dishwashers, Refrigeration and Microwaves.

Why Work With British Gas?

• Consistent volumes of work with a trusted household name
• Competitive contractor rates – DOE
• Local work allocation where possible
• Structured job flow and scheduling support
• Access to technical guidance and field support when required
• Opportunity for ongoing, long‑term contractor engagement

What We’re Looking For

• At least 2 years’ proven, hands‑on experience repairing white goods appliances
• Broad technical knowledge across multiple appliance types
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic capability
• Excellent customer service skills – you understand that how you fix matters as much as what you fix
• A commitment to safe working and first‑time‑fix outcomes
• Pride in your workmanship and professionalism in customers’ homes

Contractor Essentials

• Self‑employed / contractor status
• Your own tools and test equipment appropriate for white goods repair
• Full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle
• Relevant insurances (e.g. Public Liability)

If you’re an experienced White Goods Engineer who takes pride in delivering great service and wants the backing of a brand customers know and trust, we’d love to hear from you.