Domestic Appliance Mechanic

Job overview?
Domestic appliance mechanics locate and repair defects in domestic, electrical and cooling appliances.

What do people do this job?
Domestic appliance mechanics locate faults and do maintenance and repair work on a wide variety of appliances such as freezers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, kettles, microwave ovens and stoves.

They test them, pinpoint faults with the help of testing equipment and then put the appliances into working order.

Domestic appliance mechanics have to comply with safety regulations.

They also advise clients on the use of domestic appliances.

What kinds of people are suitable for this career?
Domestic appliance mechanics should have an aptitude for mechanical and electronic work?

What qualifications are needed?
Normally, good school-leaving certificates in technical subjects plus some post-school training at a technical college.