PAT tester

Sodexo; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited wellbeing platform access

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan

Learning & development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits & leave policies

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced PAT tester to join our York site on a casual, zero-hours basis. You will inspect, test and record portable electrical equipment across a busy site, ensuring safety and compliance with electrical standards.

This hands-on role offers flexible shifts with no guaranteed weekly hours and opportunities to contribute to health and safety on site while working with a supportive Sodexo team.

Qualifications

• Previous PAT testing experience in a commercial/operational environment.
• Current PAT testing qualification or certification.
• NVQ Level 2 in Electrical Discipline or equivalent.
• 18th Edition qualification is required.
• Electrical safety knowledge and safe testing methods.

Responsibilities

• Carry out visual inspections and Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) using approved testing equipment.
• Follow the site PAT testing programme, prioritising equipment according to risk and dates.
• Accurately record appliance details, test results, defects and actions taken.
• Apply pass/fail labels and maintain asset information.
• Identify unsafe equipment and remove from service when required.
• Carry out minor repairs (e.g., plugs, fuses) where safe and authorised.
• Re-test after minor repairs and return to service.
• Escalate equipment needing specialist repair or further investigation.
• Ensure PAT testing equipment remains safe and calibrated.
• Work safely across operational, office, catering and support areas.
• Coordinate with colleagues to access equipment with minimal disruption.
• Maintain records and provide updates on testing status.
• Follow health & safety procedures and site requirements.

Skills

PAT testing experience

Electrical safety knowledge

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independence on site

Education

PAT Testing qualification

18th Edition qualification

NVQ Level 2 in Electrical Discipline

Electrical licences

Tools

PAT testing equipment

Job description

• Hours offered based on business requirements
• Flexible working opportunities
• York
• Opportunities for professional development
• Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Casual PAT tester

York - Casual

We're looking for an experienced PAT Tester to join our team on a casual, zero-hours basis, supporting our site when additional testing resource is required.

This is a hands‑on technical role where you'll inspect, test and record portable electrical equipment across a busy operational site, helping ensure appliances remain safe to use and compliant with relevant electrical safety requirements.

As this is a casual position, there are no guaranteed weekly hours. Shifts will be offered according to business and operational requirements, making this a great opportunity for someone looking for flexible work alongside other commitments.

What you'll do:

• Carry out visual inspections and Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) using approved testing equipment.
• Follow the site PAT testing programme, prioritising equipment according to risk, testing dates and operational requirements.
• Accurately record appliance details, test results, defects and actions taken.
• Apply appropriate pass/fail labels and maintain accurate asset information.
• Identify unsafe or failed equipment and immediately remove it from service where required.
• Carry out minor repairs, such as replacing plugs or fuses, where safe, authorised and within your competence.
• Re-test equipment following minor repairs before returning it to service.
• Escalate equipment requiring specialist electrical repair or further investigation.
• Ensure PAT testing equipment remains safe, serviceable and within calibration dates.
• Work safely across operational, office, catering and support areas.
• Coordinate with colleagues and site teams to access equipment while minimising disruption to operations.
• Maintain accurate records and provide updates on completed and outstanding testing.
• Follow all relevant health & safety procedures, risk assessments, safe systems of work and site requirements.

What you'll bring:

• Previous experience carrying out PAT testing within a commercial or operational environment.
• A recognised PAT Testing qualification or certification.
• Previous experience working as an Electrician, with relevant and current certifications/licences.
• Current 18th Edition qualification.
• NVQ Level 2 in an Electrical Discipline, or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Good knowledge of electrical safety, testing equipment and safe testing methods.
• The ability to identify electrical hazards and determine when equipment should be removed from service.
• Confidence carrying out minor electrical repairs within your level of competence.
• Excellent attention to detail and accurate record‑keeping skills.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and safely across a busy operational site.
• A flexible approach to working hours, as shifts will be offered according to business requirements.

Why Sodexo?:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you for you.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Work with the best in the business.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications