PAT tester
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Electrician/ Electrician Installation, Field/Service Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
- Hours offered based on business requirements
- Flexible working opportunities
- York
- Opportunities for professional development
- Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package
- Casual
We’re looking for an experienced PAT Tester to join our team on a casual, zero-hours basis
, supporting our site when additional testing resource is required.
This is a hands-on technical role where you’ll inspect, test and record portable electrical equipment across a busy operational site, helping ensure appliances remain safe to use and compliant with relevant electrical safety requirements.
As this is a casual position, there are no guaranteed weekly hours
. Shifts will be offered according to business and operational requirements, making this a great opportunity for someone looking for flexible work alongside other commitments.
- Carry out visual inspections and Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) using approved testing equipment.
- Follow the site PAT testing programme, prioritising equipment according to risk, testing dates and operational requirements.
- Accurately record appliance details, test results, defects and actions taken.
- Apply appropriate pass/fail labels and maintain accurate asset information.
- Identify unsafe or failed equipment and immediately remove it from service where required.
- Carry out minor repairs, such as replacing plugs or fuses, where safe, authorised and within your competence.
- Re-test equipment following minor repairs before returning it to service.
- Escalate equipment requiring specialist electrical repair or further investigation.
- Ensure PAT testing equipment remains safe, serviceable and within calibration dates.
- Work safely across operational, office, catering and support areas.
- Coordinate with colleagues and site teams to access equipment while minimising disruption to operations.
- Maintain accurate records and provide updates on completed and outstanding testing.
- Follow all relevant health & safety procedures, risk assessments, safe systems of work and site requirements.
- Previous experience carrying out PAT testing within a commercial or operational environment
. - A recognised PAT Testing qualification or certification
. - Previous experience working as an Electrician
, with relevant and current certifications/licences. - Current 18th Edition qualification
. - NVQ Level 2 in an Electrical Discipline
, or equivalent relevant qualification. - Good knowledge of electrical safety, testing equipment and safe testing methods.
- The ability to identify electrical hazards and determine when equipment should be removed from service.
- Confidence carrying out minor electrical repairs within your level of competence.
- Excellent attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to work independently and safely across a busy operational site.
- A flexible approach to working hours, as shifts will be offered according to business requirements.
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.
Belong in a company and team that values you for you.
Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.
Thrive in your own way.
We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
- Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
- Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
- Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big‑brand retailers
- Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
- Opportunities to enable…
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