Portable Appliance Testing Operative
Job description
THE EMPLOYER IS: LIGHTON TESTING LTD. We’re looking for a qualified PAT Tester to carry out electrical safety checks on portable appliances across client sites.
Responsibilities
- Visual inspections of appliances for damage (frayed cables, cracked plugs, incorrect fuses, etc.)
- Electrical safety tests including earth continuity, insulation resistance, and polarity checks.
- Labelling appliances with pass/fail stickers and recording test results.
- Maintaining detailed records and producing inspection reports for clients.
- Minor repairs such as replacing plugs or fuses when necessary.
- Client interaction to explain results and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- City and Guilds 2377 or equivalent but not essential as in house training will be provided.
- Full UK clean driving licence.
Further Information
The Employer is: LIGHTON TESTING LTD. JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.
Application Information
JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.
- Vacancy ID
- 1748602
- Job Sector
- Construction, Trades and Architecture,Engineering
- Area
- Co Down
- Location
- Newcastle
- Salary
- 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Weekly hours
- 25
- Published date
- 01/12/2025
- Closing date
- 09/01/2026
- Worktime
- 8am to 4pm but times can vary due to clients, days to be confirmed
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