Domestic appliance service engineer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Domestic appliance service engineers install and repair household goods like washing machines and fridges.

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Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments.
Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, or repair electrical instruments or testing equipment.
Inspect electrical project work for quality control and assurance.
Identify solutions to on-site technical design problems involving electrical systems equipment.
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Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments.
Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, or repair electrical instruments or testing equipment.
Inspect electrical project work for quality control and assurance.
Identify solutions to on-site technical design problems involving electrical systems equipment.
Collaborate with electrical engineers or other personnel to identify, define, or solve developmental problems.
Set up or operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions.
Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.
Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, or systems to correct functional deviations.
Prepare, review, or coordinate ongoing modifications to contract specifications or plans.
Build or test electrical components of electric-drive vehicles or prototype vehicles.
Interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.
Provide technical assistance in resolving electrical engineering problems encountered before, during, or after construction.
Install or maintain electrical control systems or solid state equipment.
Evaluate engineering proposals, shop drawings, or design comments for sound electrical engineering practice or conformance with established safety or design criteria.
Write procedures for the commissioning of electrical installations.
Write engineering specifications to clarify design details or functional criteria of experimental electronics units.
Create or modify electrical components to be used in renewable energy generation.
Plan method or sequence of operations for developing or testing experimental electronic or electrical equipment.
Assemble or test solar photovoltaic products, such as inverters or energy management systems.
Assess electrical components for consumer electronics applications, such as fuel cells for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.
Prepare electrical project cost or work-time estimates.
Participate in the development or testing of electrical aspects of new green technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, or energy efficient televisions.
Plan, schedule, or monitor work of project support personnel.
Perform supervisory duties, such as recommending work assignments, approving leaves, or completing performance evaluations.

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Domestic appliance service engineers typically work around 42 to 44 hours per week.

As a Domestic appliance service engineer you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely

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* from ONETonline

Average salary
45,523 GBP *
per year

* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Average salary for Domestic appliance service engineer

46,112 GBP
40,667 GBP

Average salary for part-time Domestic appliance service engineer

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Salary over time for Domestic appliance service engineer

Salary for this role has increased over time

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Future outlook for Domestic appliance service engineers

Very good outlook

168 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

0% yearly wage growth (on average)

Very good outlook

29% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Domestic appliance service engineer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

32% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma
25% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent
17% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree

You could do a college course to get some of the skills needed for this job. Courses include:

Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation
Level 2 First Diploma in Engineering Technology
Level 2 Diploma In Repairing Module Faults in Consumer Electronic Products
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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What soft skills do I need?

Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Domestic appliance service engineer.

Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

What technical skills do I need?

Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Domestic appliance service engineer. Check that you know:

Analytical or scientific software Cadence PSpice; Computer-aided engineering CAE software; Proportional integral derivative control PID software; The MathWorks MATLAB

Computer aided design CAD software

Development environment software Assembler; C; Microsoft Visual Basic

Industrial control software Programmable logic controller PLC software; Rockwell RSView; Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software

Object or component oriented development software C++

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Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

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