PAT Testing Engineer Manor Park

Jrpattesting; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jrpattesting is seeking an experienced PAT Engineer to perform portable appliance testing across the United Kingdom. This self-employed position requires a City & Guilds 2377 qualification, reliable transport, and public liability insurance. You'll be responsible for conducting electrical safety tests on various appliances, issuing completion certificates, and maintaining compliance. Ideal candidates should be reliable, organized, and maintain good working order of testing equipment. A typical day involves traveling to multiple sites and providing efficient service.

Qualifications

• Hold a City & Guilds 2377 PAT qualification or equivalent.
• Possess reliable transport.
• Maintain testing instruments and related tools in good working order.
• Own public liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical safety tests on appliances.
• Issue completion certificates and advise users on findings.
• Record findings in test report book or electronic system.
• Maintain test equipment and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Plan and organize sites, traveling independently or in teams.
• Provide consistent and efficient service.

Skills

Electrical safety testing

Interpreting test results

Reliability

Can-do attitude

Site planning

Education

City & Guilds 2377 PAT qualification

Tools

Testing instruments

Job description

Job Overview

JR PAT Testing is growing rapidly across the UK and we are looking for an experienced PAT Engineer who owns their equipment and insurance. If you are already self‑employed or considering becoming self‑employed, we would like to hear from you.

• Employment Type: Self‑employed positions.
• Education Level: City & Guilds 2377 or equivalent.
• Experience: Proven competence in line with the C&G.
• Location: Manor Park and commutable areas.
• Commute: Reasonable commuting distance to Manor Park or closer; national travel accepted.
• Salary: Discussed per job, pro‑rata basis on rate per appliance and number of tests.

Job Description

As a PAT Engineer you will be responsible for the portable appliance testing of a wide range of electrical equipment, from hospitals to retail outlets. Your duties include:

• Conducting electrical safety tests on appliances such as microwaves, kettles, televisions and computers.
• Interpreting test results, issuing completion certificates and advising users on safety findings.
• Recording findings in a dedicated PAT test report book or an electronic system.
• Maintaining test equipment, ensuring it is calibrated annually and compliant with regulations.
• Planning and organising sites, travelling to jobs independently or as part of a team.
• Providing consistent, accurate and efficient service to maintain workplace safety.

Typical Day

A typical day involves packing your toolbox, travelling to the first site, performing tests, recording results and delivering reports. You will be on the move throughout the day, visiting a variety of locations and working both alone and with other engineers.

Qualifications & Requirements

You must (i) hold a City & Guilds 2377 PAT qualification or equivalent, (ii) possess reliable transport, (iii) maintain testing instruments and related tools in good working order, (iv) own public liability insurance, and (v) demonstrate a reliable, honest and “can‑do” attitude.