Is being an appliance repairer a good fit for you?
Repairs, adjusts and installs household appliances such as fridges, washing machines, dryers and ovens.
What the work involves
- Bills customers for repair work and collects payment.
- Watches and examines appliances while running to spot faults like loose parts or leaking fluid.
- Talks to customers or checks work orders to find out what is wrong with the appliance.
- Uses diagrams, product manuals and troubleshooting guides to find and fix problems.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if an appliance repairer is one of yours.
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