Portable Appliance Test Engineers

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd; England; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy for veterans is seeking a Portable Appliance Test Engineer to provide electrical safety testing services across the UK. Ideal candidates will have electrical qualifications, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Responsibilities include testing appliances at client sites and maintaining safety standards. This role offers a fully funded company vehicle, ongoing training, and opportunities for progression within a respected national compliance organisation.

Benefits

Fully funded company vehicle

All testing equipment and uniforms provided

Ongoing training and development

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Electrical qualifications such as City & Guilds 2377 (or equivalent) are ideal.
• The ability to work independently and take responsibility for results.
• A practical, hands-on mindset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Portable Appliance Testing at customer sites.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold strict safety standards.
• Liaise with Technical and Operations teams for service delivery.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Commitment to safety

Good communication

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Electrical qualifications such as City & Guilds 2377 or equivalent

Job description

Portable Appliance Test Engineers(249dm) - Luton - £26000 DOE + Company Car

The role involves providing electrical safety testing services across the UK, helping organisations stay compliant and safe through the inspection and testing of electrical appliances.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

You’ll work from your home base, visiting client sites to inspect and test portable appliances.

Every day is different; you’ll be trusted to plan your work, manage your time, and deliver professional service to customers.

For those used to structure, standards, and responsibility, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out Portable Appliance Testing at customer sites
• accurate records and uphold strict safety standards
• Liaise with the Technical and Operations teams to ensure smooth service delivery
• Represent the organisation with professionalism and integrity
• Occasionally work out of hours depending on client access and site requirements

What’s Provided

• Fully funded company vehicle for business use
• All testing equipment and uniforms provided
• Ongoing training and development to keep you up to date with current standards
• Opportunities to progress within a respected national compliance organisation

Who the company is looking for

• A strong work ethic and commitment to safety
• The ability to work independently and take responsibility for results
• Good communication and team coordination skills
• A practical, hands-on mindset and attention to detail
• Electrical qualifications such as City & Guilds 2377 (or equivalent) are ideal.

If you are interested in applying, please send a copy of your CV to Dan Martin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd