PAT Tester Portable Appliance Tester

Norwood Electrical UK Ltd; Wookey Hole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical service provider is seeking a candidate for in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment. You will manage your own time, liaise with customers, and ensure compliance with Health & Safety. The role requires good Microsoft Office skills and a full UK driving licence. This position offers a permanent contract with regular hours, bonus, and pension schemes.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Bonus Scheme

Annual leave

Full training with progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have acceptable knowledge of Microsoft Office and be able to download weekly reports.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and teamwork skills are required.
• Willingness to work in diverse environments and comply with uniform standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT).
• Maintain time-keeping and manage schedules as directed by the PAT Manager.
• Liaise with customers to meet requirements and minimize disruptions.

Skills

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office

Excellent organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Full Manual UK Driving Licence

Pass Full enhanced DBS check

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will 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. Sites include Schools, Hospitals, Hotels and Universities. The engineer must have an acceptable knowledge of Microsoft Office and have access to emails; once a week the successful process of downloading results must be 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 record and ensure that start & finish times are adhered to as directed by the PAT Manager. Identify, prevent, or pre-empt potential areas for customer dissatisfaction, for example arriving late due to traffic. Good route preparation and forward planning are vital.

Responsibilities

• Carry out In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT) per IET Code of Practice.
• Produce results that meet client and external accrediting body requirements and quality standards.
• Test appliances in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations.
• Liaise with customers to minimise disruption and meet their requirements.
• Coordinate with the PAT Team at Head Office for scheduling and weekly result downloads.
• Manage time effectively to meet schedules and maintain regular time-keeping.
• Proactively identify and address potential customer dissatisfaction through good planning and preparation.
• Operate across varied sites (schools, hospitals, hotels, universities).

Qualifications / Skills

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office; ability to work with emails.
• Literate with IT; be able to download weekly reports to the PAT team.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and teamwork skills; able to work independently.
• Be willing to work in different environments and comply with current uniform standards.
• Must hold Full Manual UK Driving Licence.
• Must pass Full enhanced DBS check.
• Ability to manage a workload across multiple sites and travel as required.

Working Arrangements & Benefits

• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday; some weekend work and occasional out-of-hours work may be required; some time spent away from home Monday to Friday.
• Pension Scheme and Bonus Scheme.
• Annual leave; full training with progression opportunities.
• Permanent role.
• Uniform policy applies; company uniform must be worn correctly.

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties. It may evolve over time with the company\'s commitment to continuous improvement. Any amendments will be made in consultation with the post holder. All employees are required to comply with employment legislation and codes of good practice. In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other legislation, employees must take reasonable care to avoid injury and cooperate with Norwood Electrical (UK) Ltd to meet statutory requirements. The post is subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check.