An Electrical Engineering Technician installs and repairs electrical appliances from ovens to TVs
Think how many ovens, washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators, TVs, and audio systems are in use across the country. Not only in homes but schools and businesses too.
All these products are designed to make life more efficient, manageable and fun, and you could be a technician that installs and fixes them. You’ll be taking the hassle out of people’s lives and putting the enjoyment in.
After gaining solid experience in your technical role you could progress into the training and development of others or into management positions.
You could work for a retailer, manufacturer, or a dedicated installation and repairs business.
There’s no perfect career path or ideal way into your dream job.
But if you’re interested in education and training options that could be relevant to this role, you might want to consider:
Options available after GCSEs:
Schools and colleges each have their own career guidance plan and can provide detailed information, advice, and guidance on options and next steps.
Each product has an element of computer technology inside of it. Some also connect to the internet and can be controlled wirelessly and remotely. If you like the idea of being at the forefront of technology, you can help make the concept of smart homes a reality.
This role can also be known by some other job titles including:
Installer
Service Engineer
Service Technician
