PAT Tester Portable Appliance Tester

Norwood Electrical UK Ltd; Cranfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwood Electrical UK Ltd is seeking a PAT testing engineer to carry out In-service Inspection and Testing of electrical equipment across client sites in the UK. You will ensure tests comply with the IET Code of Practice and health and safety regulations while coordinating with customers to minimise disruption.

You will need good IT skills, access to email, and the ability to download weekly test results for submission to the PAT team at Head Office.

Qualifications

• In-service Inspection and Testing (PAT) of electrical equipment in line with IET Code of Practice.
• Produce results that meet client and accrediting body quality standards.
• Manage appliance testing in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations.
• Liaise with customers to minimise disruption; many sites include schools, hospitals, hotels and universities.
• Must have access to email and basic IT skills for weekly report submission to PAT team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PAT testing and in-service inspection according to IET guidelines.
• Record and report test results accurately to the PAT team.
• Communicate with clients to ensure tests are scheduled with minimal business disruption.
• Manage your own schedule and timesheets, reporting to the PAT Manager as required.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Job description

The successful candidate will carry out 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.

Manage appliance testing in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations.

Liaise with customers to ensure that the work is carried out efficiently, to customer's requirements, whilst limiting the disruption to their business. Lots of sites consist of Schools, Hospitals, Hotels and Universities.

The engineer must have an acceptable knowledge of Microsoft Office and have access to emails, as part of their job (once a week) requires the successful process of the downloading procedure (weekly results) being completed and sent to the PAT team at Head Office.

Job schedules will be arranged by the PAT Team at Head Office however, the Engineer must be able to manage their own time efficiently and successfully.

Maintain an acceptable time keeping track record, ensure that start & finish times are adhered to, as directed by the PAT Manager.