PAT Tester

Manchester Arndale; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Travel opportunities

Overtime and on-call pay

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced PAT Testing Engineer to perform electrical safety testing across offices, schools and retail environments.

This is a mobile, field-based role with regular travel between client sites. OTE £32,000–£36,000, with additional earnings from travel time, overtime and on-call payments.

You will carry out tests using downloadable PAT equipment, maintain records, and comply with health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 2377-22/23 qualification.
• Previous commercial PAT testing experience.
• Experience using downloadable PAT testing equipment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel and undergo a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PAT testing safely and accurately.
• Use PAT testing instrument and maintain electronic records.
• Complete visual inspections and identify unsafe or defective equipment.
• Carry out minor repairs, including plug and fuse replacements.
• Achieve agreed daily productivity targets.
• Submit testing reports and certification promptly.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.
• Participate in overtime and an on-call rota when required.

Skills

PAT testing

Attention to detail

Customer service

Willingness to travel

DBS check

Driving licence

DBS check

Education

City & Guilds 2377-22/23

Tools

Downloadable PAT testing equipment

Job description

About The Role:

We are looking for an experienced PAT Testing Engineer to carry out electrical safety testing across commercial properties, including offices, schools and retail environments.

This is a mobile, target-driven role involving regular travel between client sites. OTE of £32,000–£36,000

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out PAT testing safely and accurately.


• Use a fully downloadable PAT testing instrument and maintain electronic records.


• Complete visual inspections and identify unsafe or defective equipment.


• Carry out minor repairs, including plug and fuse replacements.


• Achieve agreed daily productivity targets.


• Submit testing reports and certification promptly.


• Follow all health and safety procedures.


• Participate in overtime and an on-call rota when required.

What We Are Looking For

• City & Guilds 2377-22/23 qualification.


• Previous commercial PAT testing experience.


• Experience using downloadable PAT testing equipment.


• Full UK driving licence.


• Good attention to detail and customer-service skills.


• Willingness to travel and undergo a DBS check.


• ECS or CSCS card is desirable.

Working Hours and Package

• Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30.


• OTE of £32,000–£36,000, subject to achieving agreed productivity targets.


• Additional earnings through paid travel time, overtime and on-call payments.


• Company benefits, training and career-development opportunities.

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.

Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.

Retail Perks: With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.

Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!

Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.