White Goods Engineers (Contractors)

British Gas; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

British Gas is seeking an experienced White Goods Engineer on a contractor basis. You will attend customers' homes to diagnose, repair and maintain a wide range of kitchen and white goods appliances, working independently in the field while representing the British Gas brand.

Typical duties include diagnosing faults, repairing and maintaining appliances, with strong training and field support available as needed. A customer‑focussed, professional approach is essential for success.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' hands-on experience repairing white goods appliances.
• Broad technical knowledge across multiple appliance types.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability.

Responsibilities

• Attend customers' homes to diagnose, repair and maintain a wide range of kitchen and white goods appliances.
• Work independently in the field, representing British Gas with access to technical guidance when needed.

Skills

White goods repair

Electrical fault finding

Customer service

Job description

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.

This is a great opportunity for skilled, customer-focused engineers who take pride in their work and want consistent, flexible contractor work with one of the UK's most recognised service brands.

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, will be 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 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.

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.

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.

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