White Goods Engineers (Contractors)

British Gas; Watford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

British Gas is seeking a skilled White Goods Engineer contractor to diagnose, repair and maintain a range of kitchen appliances at customers' homes. You’ll work independently in the field, representing the British Gas brand with support when needed.

A minimum of 2 years hands-on experience and a broad technical knowledge across appliance types are essential. You will have access to structured scheduling and technical guidance while delivering safe, first‑time‑fix outcomes and high-quality

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on experience repairing white goods appliances.
• Broad technical knowledge across multiple appliance types.
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic capability.
• Excellent customer service skills – how you fix matters as much as what you fix.
• Commitment to safe working and first‑time‑fix outcomes.
• Pride in workmanship and professionalism in customers' homes.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and maintain a wide range of kitchen and white goods appliances.
• Attend customers' homes to perform repairs independently.
• Represent British Gas brand with professionalism and integrity.
• Provide access to technical guidance and field support when needed.

Skills

2+ years exp

White goods repair

Diagnostics

Customer service

Safety focus

Professional in homes

Job description

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
• 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)

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.

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.

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.

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.