Mears Group PLC
PAT Tester
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PAT Tester
PAT Tester – Northeast (Field-Based)
Salary & Hours
- Annual salary: up to £32,510.38 (including £30,598 basic + commercial vehicle & fuel card)
- 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
About the Role
Mears provides temporary accommodation to asylum seekers in the Northeast, Yorkshire & Humber, Northern Ireland, and Scotland, working in partnership with government agencies to address homelessness and support social/affordable housing. As a PAT Tester, you will:
- Visit ~10 tenanted properties daily, testing Mears’ supplied white goods (fridges, kettles, microwaves, irons, hoovers, washing machines).
- Complete test documentation, recording appliance details, electrical readings, and capturing before/after photographs with a PDA device.
- Confirm appliance identity via requested photos.
- Report any failed items immediately to the Facilities Supervisor; replacements will be arranged for items like fridges/washing machines (which must not be removed).
- Perform duties alone or in pairs, as required.
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Key Responsibilities
✔ Conduct regular Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) on assigned appliances. ✔ Record and report findings accurately using provided checklists. ✔ Drive across the Northeast to complete visits efficiently. ✔ Maintain trustworthiness and professionalism with tenants/colleagues.
Essential Requirements
- Valid PAT Testing qualification (City & Guilds 2377 or equivalent).
- Full UK driving licence (held for >3 months, <9 points, aged 21+).
- Reliable transport (company van/fuel card provided).
- Discretion & trustworthiness (additional background checks required).
- Strong communication skills for tenant interactions.
- Hardworking & adaptable to field-based travel.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
- Annual Fun Day, volunteering leave, and Mears Rewards perks:
- Up to 10% discounts on groceries, holidays, and eye tests.
- Share Save Scheme and other staff benefits.
- Family-friendly policies.
- Company van & fuel card; uniform provided.
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Note: Visa sponsorship not available.
Application & Compliance
- Criminal checks required (proof of identity, address, 5 years UK residency, references, passport).
- Exclusivity: Selected candidates may be required to undergo further security vetting (BPSS).
Contact for Applications: Beth Dunford – beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk [Support available throughout the process]
About Mears Group
- Diverse & inclusive employer (Disability Confident).
- Armed Forces Covenant supporter (Defence ERS Gold Award + Career Transition Partnership Endorser).
- Commitment to social mobility—optional background questions may be shared anonymously to assess opportunities fairly.
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