DRA News / Info

The HSE advises businesses to get their electrical inspections done as soon as possible The HSE advises businesses that have missed their usual ‘retest’ due to the pandemic to get that test done as soon as possible to bring their records up to date. HSE update "Thorough examination and testing of equipment" guidance In early April (2021) the Health and Safety Executive [...]

We are recruiting for new PAT testers; we take applicants who are already qualified and experienced, as well as those with no experience looking to get started in work or change careers. Whatever category you fit into we have some must have criteria: You must be able to drive - this is essential for remote workers. Ideally you will also have your own reliable vehicle, and if so then it needs business insurance. We [...]

Seaward are the industry leaders in PAT testing equipment, and are the providers of the equipment we use. Seaward PAT Testing Equipment, to us, is the only kit we'll consider using. Seaward are based in the North East of England, in the town of Peterlee in County Durham. When we get asked "what PAT tester should we get" we recommend Seaward pat testing equipment. We don't recommend Seaward because we know they are better than [...]

It's hard to believe I've been working for myself for 5 years now; in some respects it seems like only yesterday, and in others it feels like 20 years but in October 2009 I set up my sole-trader business DRA Electricals. At the time I was living in Seaham, Co. Durham, so that's where the business began and what a road we've come down since. We started off as a company offering PAT testing and [...]