Launch Your Career with Hotpoint: Full Training & Company Van Provided
Are you ready to start a secure, skilled, and rewarding career in engineering?
Hotpoint is actively hiring Trainee Field Service Engineers to join our team covering the Bristol and surrounding area. Forget tuition fees – we provide a fully paid, industry-leading training programme that equips you with the skills to become a qualified appliance engineer in under a year. If you’re a motivated, hands-on problem-solver looking for a home-based role that comes with a fully-equipped company van, uncapped commission and the chance to work for one of the worlds leading appliance manufacturers – this is your opportunity. No prior engineering experience is required-just a great attitude, keen interest in problem solving and a full UK manual driving licence.
What’s In It For You? (Pay & Benefits)
- Starting Pay: £25,397 increasing to £27,000 after 6 months.
- Bonus Potential: Uncapped commission + opportunities for overtime.
- Progression: The chance to move into a permanent role within 12 months with even more rewards
- Vehicle: Fully equipped company van provided, including a fuel card.
- Time Off: 20 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing to 25 days once permanent.
- Benefits: Access to Perkbox (discounts, perks & treats).
About the Role: What You Will Master
As a Trainee Field Service Engineer, you will be the friendly face of Hotpoint, travelling across the Greater Bristol area to provide expert diagnosis and repair services directly in customers’ homes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Driving your Hotpoint van safely to pre-booked customer appointments.
- Diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of major domestic appliances, including washing machines, tumble dryers, cookers, and dishwashers.
- Providing exceptional customer service and clearly explaining faults and repairs.
- Effectively managing your time, tools, spare parts stock, and daily work schedule.
- Promoting trusted Hotpoint products and services when appropriate.
Your Training Journey: Becoming a Qualified Engineer
We are committed to making you an expert. Our structured programme blends classroom theory with extensive on-the-job mentorship:
- Welcome Induction (2 days): Team meet-and-greet, safety briefing, and equipment collection.
- Shadowing: Spend time on the road with an experienced engineer to observe the job in action.
- Phase 1 Technical Training (2 weeks): Intensive, hands-on training at our specialist centre in Peterborough.
- On-the-Job Learning (6 – 9 months): Applying and building your skills with real customers.
- Phase 2 Advanced Training (1 week): Focused training to level up your knowledge on an additional appliance group
What We Need From You
We’re looking for drive and aptitude, not just qualifications.
Essential Requirements:
- Driving Licence: Must hold a full UK Manual Driving Licence (essential for the company van).
- Aptitude: A keen interest in electrics, mechanics, fault-finding, and hands-on problem-solving.
- Customer Focus: A passion for delivering excellent customer service and maintaining a professional image.
- Fitness: Physically fit and able to move and lift household appliances safely.
- Eligibility: Legally eligible to work in the UK and committed to a long-term career.
Ready to Apply?
This is your chance to start a specialist, respected career path with a globally trusted brand.
Hit Apply and take the first step to becoming a fully qualified Field Service Engineer with Hotpoint. For further information, please contact Jodie.
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