Job Opportunities in PAT Testing

Details: Guardian Electrical Compliance Ltd

PAT Tester (Electrical Equipment tester)

Full time – Monday to Friday 45 hours (weekend availability)

£26,400 – £39,000 per year

Guardian Electrical Compliance Ltd is one of the UK’s leading providers of electrical safety services, specifically inspection and testing of fixed installations. Demand for our Electrical Equipment Testing (EET) (Formerly PATs) services is high, so we are continually looking to expand our national team of Engineers.


The role will require you to safely carry out inspection and testing of electrical equipment and produce results/reports that meet the requirements of the current edition of the IET Code of Practice, clients and external accrediting bodies.

SPECIFICATION

Carry out In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (EET) in accordance with the current edition of the IET Code of Practice
Produce results which meet the requirements and quality standards of clients and external accrediting bodies
Adhere to Company Health & Safety Policies and Procedures at all times
Act with integrity and professionalism in all communications with clients and colleagues
Keep abreast of changes and amendments to standards, regulations and best practices within the industry
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

City & Guilds 2377 - Must
Full UK Driving Licence - Must
Relevant computer literacy to enable generation and electronic submission of results
Strong verbal communication skills
Basic numeracy and literacy skills
Flexibility and good personal organisation
ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS

Full-time position: Available immediately

Salary Bracket: · Salary Bracket: £26,400 - £39,000 (Inclusive of Bonus) - average salary £30,000.

22 paid holidays plus English B/H's (8)


Company Van

Paid door to door

Paid 12 hours for each day staying away

Hotel and food allowance provided when staying away

Guardian are committed to equality and diversity in employment and recruitment practices.

Details: DRA PAT Testing Limited

DRA PAT Testing Ltd is an established Portable Appliance Testing company based in Newcastle upon Tyne, covering the North East of England. We are looking for an experienced PAT tester to join our team.

We offer you work life balance (we help our team attend important events like school nativity and sports day), we provide ongoing training with opportunities to upskill, there's always overtime available and we pay travel time.

You can use your own vehicle if you prefer, for which we'll pay fuel allowance, or we can provide a company vehicle for business use.

You will work from your home base and service clients at their workplace, based on jobs assigned into your diary (generally jobs are booked in weeks in advance), with occasional training, meetings etc at our office.

Your day-to-day tasks will involve testing electrical appliances for safety, identifying faults, and documenting results.

We don't operate outside the North East so there is no expectation to work away, we also do not do overnight work, although some weekend working should be expected.

We are seeking experienced PAT testers (at least one year full time) who can achieve approx. 250 items per day on average.

Starting Salary is £25,920 during probation rising to £26,880 after 6 months. Further rises are possible. You are also paid travel time and overtime is available - our engineers average £31,000 per annum.

Full training will be given to work to our standards
Company branded workwear will be provided
Company vehicle with fuel card or your own vehicle with fuel allowance
Company tablet/laptop
Test equipment including test meters, full tool kit, adaptors, etc.
Company pension
28 days holiday pa including Christmas week off, and your birthday off after 1 year's service.
Ongoing training and development
Progression
Qualifications

Knowledge of electrical safety standards and regulations
At least 1 year full time experience in portable appliance testing (PAT)
Ideally hold City and Guilds 2377
Attention to detail and accuracy in testing procedures
Ability to work independently and in a team
Strong communication skills for reporting and documentation
Good customer service skills for dealing with clients
We work 7 days per week - your schedule will be based on 40 hours per week + overtime / extra travel time, over 5 days which could include weekends. Working day can be from 6am to 6pm.

Licence/Certification:

UK Driving Licence with no more than 3 points
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £25,920.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car
Company events
Company pension
Free or subsidised travel
Schedule:

10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Weekend availability
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

PAT testing: 1 year (required)
Location:

Tyne and Wear (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/01/2025
Expected start date: 03/02/2025

Details: Track and Test Ltd

Track and Test Ltd are a nationwide PAT Testing Company and we require a person to carry out Portable Appliance Testing to assist our nationwide client base (Nov 2016). Based from home, your work will include some night and weekends. Although You need to be trained to C&G2377 and have had some Previous PAT Experience (DO NOT APPLY IF YOU'RE NOT C&G2377 CERTIFICATED) . The average annual income for engineers is currently between £25,000 to £30,000, (@30p per test) approx 300-500 tests per shift however this is uncapped. you will be Self-employed and so are responsible for paying your own National Insurance contributions and Tax. You will need your own transport which is payable to you at 20p per mile from home to job and back. Candidate is to be based around London/Essex/Herts area as you will be required to work with other team members located in the same area to share transport to clients sites if and when needed or work on your own. Areas of work are mainly London and the South East, but further afield work is undertaken and overnight stays required as and when including weekends. Contact us now for further information by sending in your CV. Start asap.

Salary GBP 1500 - 3000 Monthly income approx
Career level required None
Experience required Less than 1 year
Education required GCSE or equivalent
Job type Contract
Job status Full Time
Working Hours - 7am - 12am (normally 6 hours min per day)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £25,000.00 per year

Experience:

C&G2377: 1 year (Required)
Education:

Secondary education (Required)
Location:

London (Required)
License:

Full UK Driving Licence (Required)
Work Location: In person

Details: Track and Test Ltd

Track and Test Ltd are a nationwide PAT Testing Company and we require a person to carry out Portable Appliance Testing to assist our nationwide client base . Based from home, your work will include some night and Saturdays. Although You need ideally to be trained to C&G2377 and have had some Previous PAT Experience we can provide in house training if needed. The average annual income for engineers is currently between £25,000 to £40,000, (@30p per test) approx 300-500 tests per shift however this is uncapped. you can be Self-employed or employed PAYE . You will need your own transport which is payable to you at 25p per mile from home to job and back. Candidate is to be based around Stevenage/Luton/Bedford area as you will be required to work with other team members located in the same area to share transport to clients sites if and when needed or work on your own. Areas of work are mainly London and the South East, but further afield work is undertaken and overnight stays required as and when including weekends. Contact us now for further information by sending in your CV. Start asap.

Salary GBP 1500 - 3000 Monthly income approx
Career level required None
Experience required Less than 1 year
Education required GCSE or equivalent
Job type Contract
Job status Full Time
Working Hours - 7am - 12am (normally 6 hours min per day)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £25,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Have your own car / van
Experience:

Electrical: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Pat engineer Oct 2022

Details: Office Test

The Company:

With over 5000 clients Office Test is the UK’s leading provider of health and safety consultancy services for business. As a ‘complete solution’ provider, we offer companies of all sizes a one-stop management of all their health and safety, fire safety and electrical compliance obligations.

The role:

Office Test Ltd are looking for experienced self-employed PAT Engineers to join our ever-growing London based PAT Testing team.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Good verbal and written communication skills.
An ability to work independently.
Conduct thorough Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Perform quality assurance checks to identify any faults or issues in electrical appliances.
Analyze test results and document findings accurately.
Communicate effectively with clients to explain test outcomes and recommendations.
Maintain testing equipment and ensure it is calibrated correctly for accurate results.
Stay updated on industry regulations and best practices related to electrical safety.
The Candidate:

If you have experience in PAT testing, great customer-facing skills, and a practical mind and enjoy meeting new people please get in touch for more details.

All work for this role will be within London so you need to be comfortable travelling/commuting in and around this location.

Benefits:

Competitive rates of pay.
Flexible Hours
Training provided
Immediate start.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

London, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

PAT Testing: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

2377 City & Guilds (preferred)
Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: On the road

Details: Hawkesworth Appliance Testing Ltd

We are leaders in this field and one of the largest electrical testing companies with an excellent reputation. Hawkesworth prides itself in maintaining strong partnerships with contractors and we now are looking for self-employed PAT Engineers to undertake regular work on our behalf.

Based from home, you will be travelling to carry out portable appliance testing at a variety of sites and environments therefore a good knowledge of your local area will be a distinct advantage. This is a hands-on role that will suit someone who is reliable, has excellent customer service skills, can work using their own initiative and is prepared to represent our Company values and ethos.

You will need to have a certificate in past testing, (ideally C&G 2377) or appropriate experience, insurance and a means of transport. A full testing kit is available on a rental basis and you will have the full support and back up from our head office team. Additional experience or qualifications such as emergency lighting would also be an advantage.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: On the road

Details: Intersafe

The Company:
Intersafe Ltd are specialists in electrical testing and compliance offering Fixed Wire Testing (EICR)and remedial works, PAT Testing, Emergency Light Testing, Thermal Imaging and LED Lighting installations. We pride ourselves on providing a high-quality service experience and bespoke solutions to suit your exact needs.

We are fully accredited by all the leading industry bodies and offer over 20 years’ experience of electrical compliance testing and remedial work in a range of industries, especially large-scale operations and complex testing environments (such as clean-room or high-intensity factories) and multi-site locations.

We have particularly well established client bases within hotels, colleges and universities, hospitals and clinics, manufacturing and large commercial premises. Intersafe are established electrical compliance contractors specialising in Electrical Testing across a wide variety of business sectors and commercial environments throughout the UK.

The Role:
You don’t need to be experienced to join Intersafe as a PAT engineer as we will provide you with all the training necessary.

If you are looking for a typical 9-5 role, this really isn’t it. This is a physical role and we work with large commercial clients and sometimes that means that we may be required to work at times when business interruption is minimal. That may include working in evenings and sometimes at weekends.

Wherever possible we will ensure that our engineers are working within a reasonable travel distance from home, however, there are times when we may need to put you up in a hotel so that you are closer to the client site.

This position involves carrying out Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) according to IEE guidelines, maintaining effective communication, working on your own or within a team, providing day to day management of client’s testing requirements, and completing reports and health and safety paperwork.

Requirements for the PAT Testing Engineer role:

It is essential that applicants have a full and valid UK Driving License
Good interpersonal skills to deliver high quality service levels to clients
Open to flexible working hours (days and evenings)
Happy to drive to different locations
A can-do attitude to everyday challenges
Disciplined and organised approach to work
You will be a hard worker, motivated, proactive and enthusiastic
The Pay:
We offer a base salary of £23,795.20 with average earnings of circa up to £28,000 (base salary, bonus, overtime/weekends, and paid travel time) with realistic earning potential (Monday – Friday) of circa up to £26,500.

You will be given a company vehicle which is for business use only, and all the equipment that you need. You will also receive 28 days holiday (including statutory bank holidays), a defined contribution Pension, and additional earning potential through an employee referral scheme.

For the right candidate we can also offer ongoing career development opportunities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £28,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company pension
Referral programme
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Weekend availability
Application question(s):

What do you know about PAT testing?
Why are you applying for this role?

Work Location: In person

Details: FTP Electrical Testing Services Ltd

PAT & Fire engineer required to join our ever growing team.

FTP Electrical testing services are looing for an enthusiastic individual to join our team in the new year.

Duties

Perform PAT testing on electrical equipment in accordance with industry standards and regulations
Identify and document any faults or defects found during testing
Maintain accurate records of all testing activities.
Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines.
Service fire extinguishers
Key Information

Experience not essential as full training will be given.
Company vehicle, fuel card, weekly food allowance and accommodation provided.
Must be able to work away nationwide Monday to Friday
Hold a full UK driving licence
wage is negational depending on experience.
If you are interested in this role, and are happy to work away Monday to Friday, we would love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company car
Discounted or free food
Free parking
On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Willing to work away Monday to Friday?
Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: 2025

Details: The Elec Group Limited

The Elec Group are expanding our team of engineers and require additional Portable Appliance Test Engineers throughout the country.

You may already be qualified to City & Guilds 2377 with years of experience delivering a quality service to clients, but equally you may be looking to start your career in the electrical compliance industry, and possess a strong work ethic, attention to detail and great communication skills.

We offer full training and mentoring to ensure that you meet our excellent standards, before fully funding your C&G 2377 training course and exam, if you don't already have it.

Once qualified, and after a period of service, our PAT Engineers are offered career progression, gaining further qualifications in Fire Extinguisher or Fire Alarm servicing, and Emergency Light testing, and the opportunity to become a fully qualified Electrician/ Electrical Inspector to C&G 2391. Training is fully funded.

Previous experience of Fire Alarm testing, Fire Extinguisher servicing or basic electrical works would be a bonus, and may speed up access to training to C&G 2391.

This role is for a home-based engineer, with travel from site to site. Some staying away from home may be required. Vehicle will be provided so you must hold a clean, full driving licence and be at least 21.

Reference ID: PAT/EET/FA&E

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Basic £25,305 per year, with full earning potential of £35,000 pa (inclusive of bonus, and overtime).

Stringent Covid - Secure processes in place with certified training before starting on sites and full PPE provided.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,305.00-£26,520.00 per year

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Benefits:

Company car
Company pension
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Electrical Engineering: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Full, clean Driving Licence (preferred)
City & Guilds 2377 (preferred)
Work Location: On the road

Details: AGG Electrical Safety Testing

AGG are a PAT Testing company fulfilling contracts to carry out testing of portable electrical appliances to check they are safe to use.

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our expanding team, full training will be provided so experience is not essential.

The majority of work will be within Schools and Colleges.

Due to the nature of the sites we attend successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The ideal candidate will meet the below criteria:

Willing to travel
Enjoy a hands on and active role
Flexible with working hours for mornings and afternoons
Organised
Enthusiastic and driven
Hold a full UK driving licence
Be fully flexible with working hours Monday to Friday
Have a clean criminal record
Benefits of working with us:

Company van
Uncapped bonus scheme
Optional overtime on weekends paid at time and a half
Employee rewards scheme
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £28,500.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road

Details: PowerPlug

PowerPlug have been a family business since 1992 making us one of the oldest PAT testing companies in the UK. Since then we have completed over 5 million tests for our clients, some of whom have been with us for decades. We pride ourselves on customer service excellence and thorough work and are true PAT testing specialists.

Please note your interview will take place at our Head Office in Cosby, Leicestershire, LE9 1TB.

PAT Testing Engineer

An exciting opportunity for a PAT Testing Engineer has arisen to work in our established specialist PAT Testing Company based in Milton Keynes.

We are looking for self-motivated and ambitious individuals who have a proven ability to go above and beyond for clients.

No PAT Testing experience is required but would be preferred, we will provide full training and City&Guilds 2377 accreditation in due course.

The role will suit:

A self-motivated individual with a can do attitude.
An existing PAT testing engineer looking to join a growing company (experience not necessary)
A fairly physically fit person capable of working in a fast paced environment
Somebody looking to manage their own day
The role will be:

To work with our clients, delivering Portable Appliance Testing locally and nationally. Duties will vary from time to time in line with the business needs however, you will spend all of your time out on site.

Some administrative duties are required including downloading your daily tests and sending these to our planning team.

Our clients range from medium sized offices, to power plants and manufacturing operations, no two days are the same at PowerPlug and you’ll find yourself working on a huge variety of sites, bringing their own unique challenges and giving you the opportunity to put your stamp on these, getting involved with planning and delivering large projects.

We are a remote business and our engineers start from home with job's assigned to them prior to their starting time. You will be provided with full PAT testing equipment, PPE, uniform and a company van to use.

Duties:

Carry out electrical testing of appliances
Carry out fuse changes, plug replacements and minor repairs
Complete microwave Emission testing
Complete and submit PAT data to our planning team
Practice appliance testing in accordance with the Code of Practice, 4th edition
Must be prepared to travel locally and occasionally further afield
You will need:

· Basic IT skills - using an app, downloading daily tests and be able to send and receive emails

Excellent customer service skills

· Experience in PAT Testing/electrical work or other H&S work preferred but not essential

· Can-do attitude with ambition to progress

· To be a Self-Starter

· Great attention to detail

· City & Guilds 2377 accreditation preferred but not required

· Full driving license

· Flexibility to work some early mornings, evening and weekend work as necessary

· Ideally living in close proximity to Milton Keynes / Towcester

This is a permanent, full-time position with 20 days holiday per year + 8 bank holidays and pension. Our team is also rewarded with performance based bonuses.

Salary with no experience is £23,795 with a £500 pay rise upon completion of C&G training & probation completion.

Please note your interview will take place at our Head Office in Cosby, Leicestershire, LE9 1TB.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £23,795.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car
Company pension
Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Overtime
Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:

UK Driving License (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PP21

Details: We are looking to grow our team of PAT Testers to work across the Midlands.

Carry out In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT) in accordance with the current edition of the IET Code of Practice.

Produce results which meet the requirements and quality standards of clients and external accrediting bodies.

Ensure all portable electrical items are safe for use.

Liaise with customers to ensure that the work is carried out efficiently, to customer’s requirements, whilst limiting the disruption to their business.

Manage appliance testing in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations.

Complete and submit paperwork to the highest standard.

Essential

Full/clean (manual) driving license
Pass Enhanced DBS check
Two references, one of which should be from your previous employer
Organised, self-starter, ability to work alone
Excellent communication and customer service skills
City and Guilds 2377-77 EET/PAT Testing Qualification (or previous version)
For a Successful Candidate

We will provide clear career progression to continue your training to obtain the necessary skills to provide the additional compliance services we offer: Fire Extinguisher Servicing, Emergency Light Testing, and Fire Alarm Servicing.

All PAT Testers are provided with tools, company vehicle, and have the opportunity to earn uncapped commission as they work.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £23,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Commission pay
Performance bonus
Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Additional leave
Company car
Company pension
Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Have you any experience PAT testing on multiple sites?
Licence/Certification:

FULL, UK CLEAN DRIVING (required)
City & Guilds PAT Testing Qualification (preferred)
Work Location: On the road