Job Opportunities in PAT Testing

Details: Calbarrie Glasgow Ltd

Looking for a stable PAT testing role with predictable hours, no last-minute weekend surprises, and an early finish every single Friday?

We are a highly successful, independent Scottish franchise of a leading nationwide compliance firm. While our team handles compliance for some of the biggest names in the country, we manage our staff locally from our Glasgow office. We take pride in protecting our engineers' work-life balance. If you are a meticulous, efficient PAT Tester looking for a secure role within a supportive, friendly team, we want to hear from you.

What We Offer:

Work-Life Balance: Generally finished by 4:00 PM Monday to Thursday, and out the door by 3:00 PM every single Friday.
The Role:
Visiting a wide variety of commercial sites, offices, and light industrial properties across Scotland, your day-to-day will involve:

Visual inspection and electrical testing of portable appliances in line with the IET Code of Practice.
Accurate digital logging of test results using our handheld equipment/software.
Fusing and plug replacements where required to ensure safety compliance.
What we need from you:

City & Guilds 2377 (In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment) or equivalent qualification.
Proven experience in high-volume, accurate commercial PAT testing.
Full UK Driving License.
A professional manner and excellent communication skills when facing our clients.
Reliability, a strong work ethic, and great attention to detail.
No long, drawn-out corporate hiring loops. Apply today to secure a better work-life balance for your career.

Guaranteed Predictability: Your schedule is planned well in advance. Overtime is voluntary, and weekend work is only done by mutual agreement.
Company Van & Fuel Card: Well-maintained work vehicle provided for business use and commuting.
Subsidised Away Work: While most work is local to the Central Belt, we undertake planned regional trips (e.g., Aberdeen, Inverness, Highlands & Islands, or the Borders) for 4 nights roughly once every 1–2 months, rotated amongst colleagues. High-quality hotel accommodation is entirely booked and paid for, alongside a dedicated breakfast, dinner, and overnight allowance.
Full Equipment Provided: High-quality, calibrated PAT testing equipment and all necessary PPE provided.
Opportunities for internal progression available.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,775.88 per year

Benefits:

Company car
Company pension
Licence/Certification:

City & Guilds 2377 Qualification (preferred)
Driving Licence (minimum 2 years) (required)
Work Location: On the road

Details: Guardian Electrical Compliance

Salary & Benefits: £31,028.40 Base Salary / (OTE up to £40,000 with paid travel time and overtime!) / Pension / Comprehensive Training / Company Vehicle + Fuel Card / Testing Equipment / Generous Holiday Entitlement

Who are Guardian Electrical Compliance?

Guardian Electrical Compliance Ltd is the UK’s leading specialist in electrical safety, focusing on the inspection and testing of fixed electrical installations and equipment. Established in 2010, the company supports duty holders with both technical expertise and legislative guidance to ensure continuous compliance with legal safety requirements. With a team of over 300 employees, Guardian provides nationwide coverage and currently services a diverse client base of more than 3,500 organisations.

Why Join Guardian Electrical Compliance?

Make a Real Impact: Play a key role in enhancing electrical safety across diverse commercial and industrial environments. Your work will help ensure safe, compliant workplaces, protecting both people and property.

Collaborative Team: Join a team of passionate experts who are dedicated to setting the standard in electrical compliance. At Guardian, we value teamwork, innovation, and the power of collective expertise.

Ongoing Training: From day one, we provide you with the tools, knowledge, and training you need to excel. And it doesn’t stop there—your development will continue throughout your career with us.

Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with industry-leading, bespoke software that we’ve designed to make your job easier and more efficient, enhancing both your experience and that of our clients.

Work with Industry Leaders: Provide your services to globally recognised brands and some of the most well-known names in the business. You’ll be at the forefront, helping market leaders maintain the highest standards of electrical safety.

The Role

As an Electrical Equipment Tester (PAT Tester) at Guardian Electrical Compliance, you will carry out inspections and tests on electrical equipment in commercial and industrial environments. You will make sure everything meets the standards set out in the latest IET Code of Practice – and keep clear, accurate records of your work for our clients and auditors.

Key Responsibilities:

Testing and inspecting electrical appliances in line with the current IET Code of Practice

Recording and submitting results that meet both our standards and those of our clients

Following our Health & Safety policies on every job

Keeping up to date with changes in regulations and industry best practices

Essential Skills Required:

Comfortable using Seaward Apollo 500+, mobile phone and Customer Relationship Management software to log and submit test results

Clear verbal communication

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Good time management and organisation

A flexible and reliable approach

Qualifications Required:

City & Guilds 2377 Certification

Full UK Driving Licence (Essential)

Additional Job Details:

Full-Time Position: Available immediately.

Hours: Contracted 45 hours per week (Overtime available and paid travel time).

Salary Bracket: £29,835 (£35k to £40k OTE)

Location: Motherwell

Extra Information:

We provide your work van and testing equipment (you just need your own hand tools)

Paid travel time – 1 hour each way is included in your working day

If you’re working away from home, we pay for your accommodation, a food allowance, and 12 hours of pay per day

Guardian Electrical Compliance Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Details: Track and Test Ltd

Track and Test Ltd is a nationwide PAT Testing company, and we're looking for a PAT Testing Engineer to join our growing team.

You'll carry out Portable Appliance Testing for our clients across Scotland and surrounding areas, with occasional work further afield. This role involves regular travel, including some night shifts, Occasional overnight stays.

What we're looking for:

Ideally qualified to City & Guilds 2377.
Previous PAT testing or electrical experience preferred.
In-house training available for the right candidate.
Full UK driving licence and access to your own reliable vehicle.
Based in or around the Scotland area.
Willing to travel nationwide and work away from home when required.
What we offer:

Performance-based pay at 30p per test, with engineers typically completing 300–500 tests per shift. Earnings are uncapped.
Choice of PAYE or self-employed employment.
Mileage paid at 28p per mile from home to the job and back.
Immediate start available.
Depending on the job, you'll either work independently or alongside other engineers in your area, sharing transport to client sites when required.

If you're looking for a varied role with the opportunity to work as part of a nationwide team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today by sending us your CV.

Working Hours - 7am - 12am (normally 6/7 hours min per day)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £30,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

Have reliable car for travel?
Available to travel or work away, as we do cover Nationwide?
Able to travel and stay away if required (Expenses covered)?
Experience:

Electrical or PAT testing: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

City & Guild 2377 Qualification (required)

Details: Intersafe

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

Do you see yourself reflected in the description above? If so, we encourage you to submit your application today. Uncertain whether your skills align perfectly? Don’t hesitate to apply regardless; we value candidates with diverse skill sets and will carefully consider all applicants.

Details: Ingenuity Employment Solutions

We are currently in the process of recruiting a dedicated Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Technician on behalf of a leading national compliance company to join their growing team in the North East and surrounding areas. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a company that values professionalism, safety, and career development.

This is a permanent position offering a basic salary of £27k plus a bonus scheme to significantly boost earnings (£35k+ OTE).

A company vehicle is provided (available for private use) with a fuel card and travel time paid.

For this role, all work is carried out in your local patch (No national travel required)

Key Responsibilities

Conducting PAT testing across a variety of commercial client sites.
Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
Accurately recording and reporting test results
Providing excellent customer service
Requirements

City & Guilds 2377 or equivalent PAT Testing qualification
Full UK driving licence
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
Good communication and organisational skills
If this role is of interest, please feel free to send an updated CV to charlie@ingenuitycareers.co.uk and I will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

Note: this vacancy is being advertised by Ingenuity Employment Solutions ltd acting as an employment agency.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Experience:

PAT testing : 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road

Details: Hawkesworth Appliance Testing Ltd

We are one of the leading independent electrical testing companies and are looking for PAT Test Engineers. Ideally experienced and with City and Guilds 2377.

Based from home, you will be traveling to carry out portable appliance testing at a variety of sites and environments therefore a good knowledge of your local area will be advantageous. This will suit someone who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills. It is a hands-on role for a conscientious individual that can work using their own initiative.

You will be supplied full kit on a rental basis and have the full support and back up from our head office team.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: On the road

Details: Hawkesworth Appliance Testing Ltd

We are one of the leading independent electrical testing companies and are looking for PAT Test Engineers. Ideally experienced and with City and Guilds 2377.

Based from home, you will be traveling to carry out portable appliance testing at a variety of sites and environments therefore a good knowledge of your local area will be advantageous. This will suit someone who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills. It is a hands-on role for a conscientious individual that can work using their own initiative.

You will be supplied full kit on a rental basis and have the full support and back up from our head office team.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: On the road