Location: Newcastle upon Tyne – covering Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and surrounding areas

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: Competitive rates depending on experience (see below)

At DRA PAT Testing, we’re one of the North East’s most trusted and highly rated electrical equipment testing companies, with over 400 5-star Google reviews.

We provide reliable, professional and friendly electrical testing services to businesses, landlords, schools, and offices across the North East of England.

With engineers in Seaham, Sunderland, North Shields (2) and Wallsend we’re looking to add to the team with engineers based in or Newcastle upon Tyne, or on the Tyneside/Northumberland border areas.

We’re growing fast, and are now looking for an experienced* PAT tester to join our team.

You’ll carry out electrical equipment testing at client sites, ensuring all appliances are safe, compliant and tested to the highest standards. You’ll work independently or as part of a team, as the job requires, delivering a great customer experience every time.

Unlike many other PAT companies, we don’t have silly targets, and we do expect you to provide a professional service at all times, with thorough visual inspections.

As a new to the team engineer, you will work alongside other team members until you’re up to speed with our standards and requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct PAT testing at various sites across the North East
• Complete detailed and accurate test records using our software
• Communicate professionally with clients and site staff
• Maintain company standards for quality, safety and customer service
• Identify and report electrical issues where necessary.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work and delivers top-quality service every time.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year’s experience as a full time PAT tester, and
• City and Guilds 2377 qualification
• Full UK driving license and reliable transport (a van may be provided after probation)
• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and ability to use IT software including Outlook and Excel.
• Professional, punctual, and customer focused attitude.

Desirable:

• Experience working in commercial environments (e.g. offices, schools, landlords etc)
• Be able to test over 200 items per day

• Competitive Pay Rates – our engineers start on £30,160 p.a. with rises based on performance. Travel time is paid and fuel allowance if using your own vehicle. Regular overtime available.
• 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, Christmas off guaranteed,  extra holiday for your birthday after 12 months’ service.
• Private Health Insurance, and Vitality plan after 12 months’ service.
• Regular team meetings and training.
• Weekly 1/2 day admin time.
• Regular, ongoing work in the North East.
• Support from a friendly, professional, and organised team.
• Opportunity to work with one of the most reputable PAT testing companies in the region.

If you are an experienced PAT Tester who wants to work with a company that values professionalism, and customer service, we’d love to hear from you.

Email 📧 your CV and introduction to [email protected]

If you have no experience as a PAT tester, but feel you have the skills to do the job, have the right attitude, a practical mindset, and an interest in electrical safety, we’d still like to hear from you.

We can provide guidance and support to help get you qualified and gain hands-on experience.

If you’re reliable, willing to learn, and take pride in doing a job properly, we can help you build a successful career in PAT testing.

If you have no experience or qualifications you must have these:

• Full UK driving license, and access to your own vehicle to use for work
• Be computer literate, and have own modern laptop/PC
• Meet all the other requirements above.

Please apply the same way, ensuring you tell us in your introduction why we should consider you for the role.