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Trainee White Goods Engineer
Basingstoke 
Basingstoke Customer Service Centre 
Permanent 
Full Time

Salary- £28k – £2k based on experience (OTE would be 1k – £3 )    

Shift Pattern - Average of 41 hours per week working 5 over 7 (some Saturday working on a rostered basis)

Counties/Areas recruiting in: Thinking Hampshire, Surrey, and West Sussex    

No Sundays!

At Currys we’re united by one passion: to help everyone enjoy amazing technology. As the UK’s best-known retailer of tech, we’re proud of the service our customers receive – and it’s all down to our team of 25,000 caring and committed colleagues. So you’ll never go it alone here.  You’ll work in a great team, learning and growing together, and celebrating the big and small moments that make every day amazing.

Join us as a White Goods Engineer and you’ll work your magic to keep customers’ appliances in tip-top condition. Whether you’re installing, diagnosing faults or making a vital repair, you’ll be on hand with the right skills, right knowledge and plenty of smiles to make sure every experience is a great one.

Role overview:

As part of this role, you’ll be responsible for:  
●    Driving your company van and managing your own day effectively (as you’ll work mainly on your own).
●    Testing, diagnosing and fixing white goods in our customers’ homes.
●    Providing and implementing technical knowledge across a range of white goods appliances.
●    Building up our reputation as a home services expert.

A lot of the job comes down to skill and efficiency, but building a rapport with customers is just as important. They will welcome you into their homes, and it’ll be down to you to get their products back on track and put their minds at ease. 

You will need:
●    Proven experience in White Goods repairs.
●    Full UK/EU driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
●    Ideally (but not essential) ACS Qualifications (or equivalent) in Essential Gas Safety Domestic (CCN1), Gas Cookers and Ranges (CKR1).
●    To love that feeling when you’ve delivered for a customer.

We know our people are the secret to our success. That’s why we’re always looking for ways to reward great work. Alongside 30 days of annual leave (including bank holiday entitlement) and a competitive pension scheme, you’ll find a host of benefits designed to work for you. They include:
●    First-class induction and on-going learning.
●    Company approved tools and van.
●    A shift pattern of five over eight days.
●    Quarterly bonus.
●    Product discounts across the latest tech.

Why join us:

Join our White Goods Engineer team and we'll be with you every step of the way, helping you build the career you want with on-the-job training and the opportunity to learn skills for life, for inside and outside work. 

Not only can you shape your own future, but you can help take charge of ours too. As the biggest recycler and repairer of tech in the UK, we’re in a position to make a real impact on people and the planet. 

Every voice has a space at our table and we’re committed to making inclusion and diversity part of everything we do, including how we strengthen our workforce. We want to make sure you have a fair opportunity to show us your talents during our application process, so if you need any additional assistance with your application please email and we’ll do our best to help.
 

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership career and help shape the future of the UK's most trusted breakdown service? We're looking for a dynamic Patrol Team Manager to join our Roadside Operations team. In this High-impact role, you'll be leading from the front - coaching, motivating and developing a team of up to 50 patrols to deliver industry leading service to our members. 

What you'll do.

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of Patrols to exceed customer expectations and achieve operational targets
• Take full ownership of service delivery and efficiency in your region, ensuring optimal utilisation of your mobile workforce
• Collaborate with key departments including CSC, Technical, HR, Customer Care and Training to align service standards and operational goals
• Ensure legal compliance, safe working practices and effective asset management in line with company policy 
• Drive team engagement through regular feedback, recognition and coaching sessions
• Manage performance through SMART objectives, ensuring both service KPIs and revenue targets are achieved 

What you'll need.

• Proven experience managing and developing field-based teams in a performance driven environment
• Strong leadership and coaching skills with a track record of delivering against KPIs 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills across all levels 
• Commercial awareness and a strong understanding of service-led operations 
• Sound knowledge of compliance, health and safety standards and the breakdown recovery sector 

Desirable qualifications. 

• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in management (Or willingness to work towards this)
• Frontline management experience 
• FSA compliance knowledge 

What you'll get with the RAC

• Work pattern of 40-hours weekly
• Family leave support including paid time off, flexibility and resources to help balance work and family commitments
• Option to join RAC's Group Personal Pension scheme where we will match / contribute up to 6.5% on qualifying earnings
• 2x Basic Salary Core Employer Funded Life Assurance cover (4x for pension scheme members) with the option to flex up to 10x cover through our flexible benefits offering
• Confidential personal support service, available 24 hours per days every day of the year for both you and any family members aged 16+ in your household
• Car salary sacrifice scheme after 12 months of employment. You'll enjoy significant tax savings, including electric vehicle options
• Free RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one
• Access to Orange Savings, our online discounts portal offering 1000's of savings on high street retailers, supermarkets, holidays, tech and more

About us

The RAC have been rescuing the nation's drivers since 1897. We're one of the country's most well-known and trusted brands. As our business goes from strength to strength, we're looking for skilled Vehicle Technicians to join our team. We're committed to developing a culture that is representative of the diverse communities we service and one which is open, accessible, collaborative and inclusive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. 

At RAC, we appreciate the dedication of our colleagues who go the extra mile for our customers. In return, we offer a competitive base salary of £53,720.98 (Inclusive London Weighting allowance if applicable) complimented by an average OTE ranging from £4,000 to £ ,000.

In addition to this, you'll also enjoy all of these extra benefits:

• Colleague Share Scheme – a unique opportunity to become a co-owner of our business and share in the future success of RAC
• Holiday allowance of 23 days & bank holidays rising to 25 with service
• No additional travel time - Start and finish on your driveway 
• Option to join RAC’s Group Personal Pension scheme where we will match / contribute up to 6.5% on qualifying earnings
• 2 x Basic Salary Core Employer funded Life Assurance cover (4 x for pension scheme members) with the option to flex up to 10 x cover through our flexible benefits offering
• Family leave support including paid time off, flexibility and resources to help balance work and family commitments
• Confidential personal support service, available 24 hours per day every day of the year for both you and any family members aged 16+ in your household
• Car salary sacrifice scheme – after 12 months of employment, where you’ll enjoy significant tax savings, including electric vehicle options
• FREE RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from Day One
• Access to Orange Savings, our online discounts portal offering 1000’s of savings on high street retailers, supermarkets, holidays, tech and much, much more

The RAC is the UK's leading breakdown service provider - a people-powered business of 4,000 'orange heroes' delivering the best-in-class motoring services for both private and business drivers. Our unprecedented growth means we now have a fantastic opportunity for skilled, field-based Roadside Mechanic to join our Roadside Patrol team. 

As a Roadside Mechanic you will need:

• A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent) 
• Demonstrative technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience 
• A customer-focused approach
• A full UK driving licence 

As a Roadside Mechanic, you'll handle diverse breakdowns and technical issues, making technical expertise essential. With a base pay of £35,000,  your ea ing potential is unlimited, with average earnings between 3,000 to 3,000.

You will benefit from a comprehensive induction, access to the latest vehicle technology, and support from our technical team. Grow your careers within our business whilst delivering an exceptional service to our members. 

Roadside support is at the very heart of our business, our Roadside Mechanics deliver an exceptional and much needed service for our members. Our patrols will be out and about dealing face-to-face with our members, handling breakdowns, offering technical support and delivering the same exceptional service that they’ve come to expect from the RAC. If you have a passion for working with vehicles and helping others, it might be time to consider a career as an RAC Roadside Mechanic!

We’re committed to developing a culture that is representative of the diverse communities we serve and one which is open, accessible, collaborative, and inclusive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences.

Join the RAC as a Mobile Mechanic
Competitive salary: £38,625 basic salary, with the opportunity to earn up to £3,000
Sociable hours: 40 per week, 8am–4:30pm, plus 1 in 4 Saturdays
Optional overtime: That is flexible to the hours you want to work

The Role
As an RAC Mobile Mechanic in the Service, Maintenance and Repair (SMR) division, you’ll bring your expert knowledge and problem-solving skills directly to our members – wherever they are. From driveways to office car parks, you’ll deliver first-class service without the limitations of a traditional garage.

We’ll set you up for success from day one with:
• Your own fully equipped RAC van and fuel card
• Full uniform and PPE
• ll the essential tools and diagnostic equipment you need

You’ll have the freedom and variety of working on the move, meeting different people, solving problems, and making a real difference every day - all while keeping a healthy work-life balance in a 40-hour week.

No CV required when you apply – it's easier than ever to start your journey with us.

Why you’ll love working for us

• Strong base pay – £38,625 a year, with bonus and overtime taking you up to 3,000.
• Overtime to suit you – Just two extra days a month could add £5,7 a year to your base pay. Plus, end-of-shift overtime opportunities could b worth up to an extra ,000 a year.
• strong>Rewarding incentives – Earn up to a further £6,0 a year in bonus payments.
• Share in our success –  All our employees are awarded shares,  at no cost, so their share in the success of out growing our business
• Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover – From your very first day.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme – Includes electric vehicle options (after 12 months) to help you save on tax.
• Generous holidays – 23 days plus bank holidays (rising to 25 with service).
• Pension & life cover – Up to 6.5% matched pension contributions and life cover up to 4x your salary (10x with flex benefits).
• Wellbeing support – 24/7 confidential support helpline for you and your family.
• Exclusive discounts – Save on tools, tech, holidays, and more through our Orange Savings portal.