Trainee PAT Tester

Complii; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company pension

Holiday entitlement

Testing equipment

Uniform

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Intersafe, part of Complii, is seeking a Trainee PAT Tester to join our growing team. A recognised PAT Testing qualification is preferred, but training will be provided for the right candidate.

A full UK manual driving licence is essential, with travel and occasional away-from-home stays expected. We offer a competitive salary based on a 40-hour week, with additional hours paid at basic rate and a bonus scheme for items tested beyond 800 per week.

Qualifications

• Qualifying PAT testing qualification preferred (City & Guilds 2377).
• Willing to train candidates without qualification.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Portable Appliance Testing in line with IET guidance, including fuse changes and plug replacements.
• Submit daily reports and track working hours; ensure tasks meet deadlines.
• Liaise with site contacts and Contracts Managers to provide updates and ensure client satisfaction.
• Participate in Health & Safety training and assist with operational tasks as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent worker

Willing to travel

Education

City & Guilds 2377 PAT Testing

Job description

Are you looking to start a new career in a specialised electrical field? Intersafe is looking for a Trainee PAT Tester to join our growing team.

Ideally, you ll hold a recognised PAT Testing qualification, such as City & Guilds 2377. However, if you don t have a qualification yet, don t worry, we re happy to provide training to the right person.

We re looking for someone who is eager to learn, focused on building a career, and committed to delivering a first-class service to our customers.

A full UK manual driving licence is essential, along with a willingness to travel and stay away from home when required. There may also be occasions when you ll need to work outside of core business hours to meet operational requirements.

If you re motivated, reliable and keen to develop a career in PAT Testing, we d love to hear from you!

What you receive for joining us:

We re offering a competitive salary based on a 40-hour working week. In addition, approved additional hours are paid at basic rate, plus a bonus of £0.15 per item after 800 items tested per week. Travel time is paid 30 minutes after leaving home/site. We also offer a company vehicle, company pension, holiday entitlement, testing equipment, uniform and ongoing training and development opportunities.

Here s a look at some of the things you ll be doing:

• Carrying out Portable Appliance Testing in accordance with the IET In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment Code of Practice, including fuse changes, plug replacements and re-terminations where required
• Submitting daily reports to the required standard, sending working hours daily and ensuring all works are completed within agreed timeframes
• Liaising with site contacts and Contracts Managers to provide regular updates, resolve site issues and deliver excellent client service whilst working independently or as part of a team
• Completing Health & Safety training and assisting with operational requirements such as van swaps and servicing appointments

Can you show experience in some of these areas:

• Experience carrying out PAT testing and electrical inspection work, ideally supported by a relevant PAT testing qualification but not essential as training will be provided
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to organise workloads, liaise with clients and maintain high standards of professionalism
• Ability to work independently
• A strong work ethic with excellent punctuality, flexibility to travel and stay away when required and commitment to completing work efficiently and thoroughly

Introducing our organisation:

Intersafe is proud to be part of Complii. Complii is a leading integrated provider of safety and regulatory compliance services across our water, air, fire, electrical, and lifts and escalator divisions, supporting organisations nationwide to operate safely, compliantly, and responsibly.