White Goods Engineers (Contractors)

Centrica; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consistent work volumes

Competitive contractor rates

Local work allocation

Structured job flow

Access to technical support

Long-term engagement opportunities

Job summary

A leading energy services company is seeking experienced White Goods Engineers (Contractors) to join their British Gas team. You'll diagnose, repair, and maintain a variety of kitchen and white goods appliances, while working independently in customers' homes. The role offers competitive contractor rates and access to robust support. Ideal candidates will have hands-on repair experience and a commitment to excellent service and safety. If you have the skills and professionalism to deliver top-notch service, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience repairing white goods appliances.
• Broad technical knowledge across different appliance types.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability.
• Commitment to safe working and first-time-fix outcomes.
• Pride in workmanship and professionalism in customers’ homes.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain kitchen and white goods appliances.
• Work independently and represent the British Gas brand in customers' homes.
• Provide timely service ensuring same-day fixes wherever possible.
• Deliver timely, first-time fixes where possible.

Skills

Fault-finding capability

Excellent customer service skills

Technical knowledge across multiple appliance types

Hands-on experience with white goods

Workmanship

Tools

Test equipment for white goods repair

Tools for installing and repairing

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.

At British Gas, our engineers are at the heart of what we do. Every day, customers invite us into their homes because they trust us to put things right, quickly, safely and professionally.

We’re now looking for experienced White Goods Engineers (Contractors) to work alongside our established engineering community and help us deliver on our British Gas Service Promise, including our commitment to same‑day fixes wherever possible.

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: Washing machines, Tumble dryers, Dishwashers, Refrigeration & 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 capabilityExcellent 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)

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.