Trainee Domestic Appliance Engineer - Service 87 Are you looking to kick start your career or venture out onto a new path? Are you interested in mechanical/electrical engineering and how things work? If so, being a Trainee Domestic Appliance Engineer could be for you Service 87 Ltd are based in Alton and cover the Reading, Guildford, Slough and Basingstoke areas. We are a small team with 5 Engineers and 3 office staff and are expanding as a result of additional work volumes from long established clients. We are the authorised and trusted repairer for many insurance companies and manufacturers. We have built our reputation over the past thirty years striving to provide the most efficient and customer focussed repair journey possible. We'll help you learn - We're ideally looking for people with previous electrical/mechanical experience. We'll build on your skill set by providing you with our industry-leading City and Guilds Assured training, enabling you to earn while you learn with your Domestic Appliance Field Service Engineer mentor - you'll be a fully-fledged Domestic Appliance Field Service Engineer in no time Your Mentor - No Trainee should be without a mentor to guide them through the new challenges and unfamiliar territory that lie ahead - your mentor will support you along your new career path. Purpose Built Training Facilities - You'll receive second to none training at our purpose-built training facility in the North East of England, where our Domestic Appliance Field Service Repair Experts will teach you the unique set of skills you'll need to embark on your new adventure. We will give you extensive training across the main appliance types including washers, tumble dryers, refrigeration, dishwashers and electric cookers. Tools, equipment, Tablet, Van and uniform provided - You'll be supplied with your own uniform, tablet, tools of the trade and your very own electric van and fuel card - everything you need to kickstart your new career. Being a Domestic Appliance Field Service Engineer isn't for everyone, we're looking for people with the right attitude, characteristics and interests to take on the challenge. Do you have what it takes? The ideal candidate will be both technically minded and customer focused, possessing the following personal attributes; Practically minded - You will be comfortable and competent when using hand tools, have an eye for detail and an aptitude for problem solving. Enthusiasm for the role - The job is not a walk in the park, we need to know you will power through when things get tough. Confidence - As the job entails working in customer's homes, you must have the confidence to work alone and interact with customers on a daily basis. Can-do attitude - You need to be up for the challenge and strive for success. Driven - You must possess a desire to learn new skills and develop yourself. Great communicator - As you'll be working directly with customers, communication skills are a must. You will be articulate and good with verbal and written English. Benefits Competitive salary of £29,000 - £29,500 per annum depending on experience (inclusive of £5,000 per annum High Cost Living allowance for candidates residing within the RG/GU postcode area) for a 40 hour week. Company Pension scheme Bonus scheme to increase earnings Private Van use (optional, subject to HMRC Tax rules) 30 days annual holiday allowance including 8 bank holidays Wellbeing and fantastic work - life balance Excellent opportunities for progression and promotion within our business. Death in service benefit at 3x salary Company online retailer saving portal Complimentary MAP - (Multi Appliance Protection) for your own home appliances. Costa card gift cards - monthly nominations by Team Managers Entry into monthly Cash Prize draw Additional Benefits Van stock supplied and automatically replenished based on your personal usage. Daily Spare parts delivered to van overnight Easy to use in-house engineer software for repair visits No Sales targets for customer consumables Pre-order against your own jobs Specialist training Full UK Driving manual licence required with no more than 6 points