Domestic Appliance Engineer

My client are one of Scotland's leading social enterprises founded in 1991. They provide support, education & training to groups throughout the North East Fife area. By mid January 2012 they will have moved to new workshop premises in Glenrothes.

Working from the new facility we have vacancies for Domestic (white goods) Service Engineers & Supervisors.

You will supervise the refurbishment and repair of electrical and/or gas domestic appliances (cookers, washing machines, fridges, fridge freezers, freezers, tumble dryers etc.) ensuring that all items are in good working order, safe and in a suitable condition ready for resale.You will train, mentor and advise volunteers, clients, placements etc. on the processes involved in repairing and refurbishing electrical household appliances (kitchen white goods only).You will be a time served Engineer & have several years experience in the repair & servicing of white goods & gas cookers.You will have exceptional customer service skills & be able to deal with issues & situations as they arise.

You will have previous supervisory experience & have well honed communication skills, written & verbal, good IT skills. Previous experience of training non skilled personnel with the basics of servicing electrical & gas appliances.

You will hold CKR1 & an appropriate electrical qualification.

37.5 hours per week, may be required to work occasional weekends & evenings to support the business.

Salary £23,000 to £25,000.

These roles are fixed term for one year (initially) with a generous holiday entitlement.