PAT tester

Sodexo Group; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform

Employee Assistance Programme

24h virtual GP

Sodexo Discounts

Pension plan

Learning & development

Bike to Work

Enhanced benefits & leave

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced PAT Tester to join our team in York on a casual, zero-hours basis. You will inspect, test and record portable electrical equipment across a busy site, ensuring appliances remain safe and compliant with electrical safety requirements.

This role is hands-on and flexible, with no guaranteed weekly hours. Shifts will be offered to suit business needs, ideal for someone looking to balance other commitments while contributing to site safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• PAT testing in commercial/operational environments.
• PAT testing qualification or certification.
• Electrician with current certifications/licences.
• 18th Edition qualification.
• NVQ Level 2 in Electrical Discipline or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety and testing methods.
• Identify hazards and remove unsafe equipment.
• Capable of minor electrical repairs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out visual inspections and PAT testing using approved equipment.
• Follow the site PAT testing programme prioritising equipment by risk and dates.
• Record appliance details, test results, defects and actions.
• Apply pass/fail labels and maintain asset information.
• Identify unsafe equipment and remove from service as required.
• Carry out minor repairs safely within competence.
• Re-test after repairs and return to service.
• Escalate equipment needing specialist repair.

Skills

PAT testing

Electrician

18th Edition

NVQ Level 2

Electrical safety

Record-keeping

Minor electrical repairs

Independent worker

Tools

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 everyday 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.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

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