Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Engineer Role
- Job Overview: As a PAT engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety of electrical appliances in various workplaces.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Carry out PAT testing on electrical appliances, including microwaves, kettles, and computers.
* Use test instruments to check whether electrical items are safe for continued use or need to be replaced or repaired.
* Inform users of the results and explain why certain appliances may be unfit for use.
* Record findings in a dedicated PAT test report book or onto an electronic system.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven competence in line with the City & Guilds **** qualification.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable and honest attitude.
- Means to get to work and equipment.
Benefits:
- Self-employed positions with flexible hours.
- Opportunity to work on a variety of projects, from one-day assignments to long-term contracts.
- Potential earnings on a pro-rata basis depending on the rate per appliance, the number of tests, and job dynamics.
Others:
- All necessary equipment, including testing instruments, measuring devices, and additional tools, must be kept up-to-date, in good working order, and meet relevant regulations. A typical day of a portable appliance testing (PAT) engineer involves constant movement between locations, so it's essential to stay organised and ensure accurate and efficient completion of tests. This role requires skill, experience, and patience but offers great rewards, helping to keep workplaces safe and developing your knowledge and expertise in the process.