Appliance Technician

**Introduction**:
Our client is looking for a workshop appliance repair technician to join their team. The technician will be required to repair and service domestic home appliances (washers & dryers), and commercial laundry equipment (washers, dryers & handheld irons)

**Product range and brands**:
The product range consists of top-loader washing machines, front-loader washing machines, tumble driers, and handheld irons. Most of the repairs will be carried out on Speed Queen branded domestic and commercial laundry appliances as well as handheld irons.

**Responsibilities**:

- Troubleshoot and carry repairs on washers, and driers typically found in the home environment or a launderette.
- Be familiar with the dismantling, reassembling processes, and fault diagnosis to provide an accurate report and repair estimate.
- Be able to identify and replace any defective components found in above mentioned appliances.
- Keep accurate records of their time spent on each task, provide detailed job sheets, and manage their spare inventory accurately.
- Good communication skills, good customer service skills
- Have a clean driver's license record (This is essential).
- Provide regular and accurate reports to the Customer Service Supervisor and Branch Manager.

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Minimum of 4 years of working experience in a similar environment or product range.
- Must have a Matric Certificate.
- Must demonstrate the ability to be a keen learner with a “make it happen attitude”.
- Must be a fast learner and must be able to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
- Have a valid driver’s license.
- Experience in Speed Queen Home Commercial Appliances is not essential but will count as an added advantage.

**Hours of work and Salary Package**:

- Working hours 7h30 to 16h30 Monday to Friday. (45 hrs. a week) It might be necessary to work overtime from time to time.
- Medical Aid on 50/50 basis - Discovery
- Pension fund - Free Life Insurance
- Salary - Negotiable within accordance to experience and qualifications
- Annual performance bonus - similar to a 13th Cheque but performance based.
- 15 Days Annual leave - 20 Days after 4 years of service.

**Education**:

- High School (matric) (required)

**Experience**:

- working Domestic Home appliance: 2 years (required)

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (required)