PAT Testing Engineer Charlestown

Jrpattesting; Charlestown; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Technical support

Branded clothing

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Jrpattesting is seeking a self-employed PAT Engineer to join their growing team in Charlestown. Candidates should possess the City & Guilds 2377 qualification and have their own equipment and insurance. The role allows for flexible hours and offers varied projects from short-term to long-term contracts. Typical responsibilities include conducting appliance tests, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety standards. The company values personal well-being and supports employees in their roles. Join a team where you feel part of a family while contributing to workplace safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in PAT testing and compliance.
• Must have own transport or means to get to work.
• Ability to keep equipment up-to-date and in good working order.

Responsibilities

• Conduct PAT testing on various appliances.
• Provide reports and explanations of test results.
• Keep testing instruments maintained and updated.

Skills

Reliability

Honesty

Can-do attitude

Education

City & Guilds 2377 or equivalent

Tools

Testing instruments

Measuring devices

Additional tools

Job description

JR PAT Testing is growing rapidly across the UK, and we would love to speak with you if you are an experienced PAT Engineer with the equipment and insurance in place.

If you are already self‑employed or considering becoming self‑employed, we would like to hear from you.

Our onboarding process starts with a friendly conversation. All our engineers are to have their own insurance and to have their equipment calibrated at least once a year. In return, along with our engineer handbook, contract for services and branded clothing, we supply labels and technical support.

Apply today or contact Julie on [e-mail]

• Employment Type: PAT Engineers can be from any background and these positions are self‑employed.
• Education Level: Having the City & Guilds 2377 or equivalent is the prerequisite.
• Months Experience: Proven competence in line with the C&G is the most pertinent.
• Job Location: Charlestown & commutable areas
• How Close To Job Do You Need To Live?: Reasonable commuting distance or closer but engineers can travel as far as they wish because we are national.
• Job Salary: All money offered is discussed when booking a job.

Job Description

JR PAT Testing is an expanding PAT and Compliance Company currently looking for engineers to join our team in Charlestown. We offer self‑employed positions with flexible hours, allowing interested individuals to work either part‑time or full‑time.

Although we understand that some may travel further afield, we require that all applicants have a reasonable commuting distance of Charlestown or closer.

This role offers potential earnings on a pro‑rata basis depending on the rate per appliance, the number of tests and job dynamics. Our jobs range from one‑day projects to long‑term contracts, allowing us to discuss all details and determine what works best for you.

To apply, you must have your transport or means to get to work and equipment, hold a City & Guilds 2377 PAT qualification or equivalent, be reliable and honest, as well as have a ‘can‑do’ attitude. All necessary equipment, including testing instruments, measuring devices, and additional tools, must be kept up‑to‑date, in good working order, and meet relevant regulations.

If this Pat Testing Job in Charlestown seems right for you, then please get in touch – we look forward to hearing from you!

A typical day of a portable appliance testing (PAT) engineer

As a Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) engineer, no two days are the same. From hospitals to retail outlets, as an experienced PAT tester, you’ll find yourself in a variety of locations and environments.

A typical day for a PAT tester starts with packing up all the necessary tools and equipment – including testers and record books – into the van before setting off to the first job.

Once on site, it’s time to get started on testing all appliances, such as microwaves, kettles and computers that require PAT testing. This can involve using various types of test instruments designed to check whether electrical items are safe for continued use or need to be replaced or repaired. As the PAT tester, you’ll also need to inform users of the results and explain why certain appliances may be unfit for use.

When all the testing is complete, you’ll record your findings in a dedicated PAT test report book or onto an electronic system and provide employers with a copy. You may also be required to fill out additional paperwork such as completion certificates and checklists.

Throughout the day, you’ll be constantly on the move from one location to another – either alone or part of a team – so it’s important to stay organised and make sure that all tests are completed accurately and efficiently.

It takes skill, experience and patience to be successful in this role but the rewards are great. As a PAT testing engineer, you’ll be helping to keep workplaces safe as well as developing your own knowledge and expertise in the process.

Overall, PAT testing is an exciting job that is both physically and mentally demanding. It’s a career that provides plenty of variety and opportunities for advancement – so if you’re looking for a challenge then this could be the perfect role for you!

If you think you have what it takes to be a PAT tester then you can find plenty of jobs available in the industry right now. So why not take the next step and start your journey today?

Being part of JR is more than an income, you are made to feel part of a family. Your well-being is priority and you are taken care of and supported when personal issues arise. You will be supported by genuinely friendly staff that will do their best to look after you. You will be made to feel you are part of this company from the owner himself to your colleagues’ Genuine feeling from a 30-year veteran of every electrical discipline from PAT Testing to Electrical Maintenance Engineering.

Cliff - JR PAT Testing Employee (July 2022)