test engineer Work, Jobs in colchester (with Salaries)

PAT Testing Engineer Colchester
JR PAT Testing —Colchester
- Part-time
- Travel
- Flexible schedule
Network Engineer Apprentice
BT —Ipswich
- £25,239 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Electronics Engineer I
Nordson —Colchester
- Full-time
- CAD
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Flexible schedule
Mechanical Engineer
M Group —Colchester
- Engineering
- Construction
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Software Engineer
Nordson —Colchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- SQL
- Analysis skills
- C++
- Flexible schedule
Communication Systems Engineer - Mid level
Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK,LTD —Colchester
- £36,501.00 - £54,751.50 a year
- Full-time
- Linux
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Data & Analytics Senior Test Engineer
Transport for London —Pier
- £65,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Oracle
- Computer Science
- SQL
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
17h
Test & Applications Engineer
Teledyne Technologies Inc. —Chelmsford
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- No degree
Field Service/Install Engineer
Snap-on Diagnostics —Chelmsford
- Full-time
- Mechanical knowledge
- Time management
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Automotive Diagnostic Engineer
ACtronics LTD —Colchester
- £34,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Schematics
- In-person
- Automotive diagnostics
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Senior DevOps Engineer
Transport for London —Pier
- £75,000 - £81,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- DevOps
- SQL
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
17h
Fire & Security Engineer
Mitie —Colchester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication skills
6d
Metrology Engineer
Woods Air Movement —Colchester
- Oracle
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
Graduate AI Software Engineer
SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED —Melton
- £25,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Java
- Master's degree
- C++
- Free parking
Quick apply
2d
Engineer - Verification and Test
Teledyne Technologies Inc. —Chelmsford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Quality Engineer
Woods Air Movement —Colchester
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Backend Software Engineer
SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED —Melton
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Driving
- Travel
- APIs
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
2d
Automotive Electronics Engineer
ACtronics LTD —Colchester
- £34,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Schematics
- In-person
- Automotive diagnostics
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Electrical Design Engineer
Nordson —Colchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- CAD
- No degree
- Free parking
- Flexible schedule
5d
Design Engineer Graduate
Textron Specialized Vehicles —Ipswich
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount

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PAT Testing Engineer Colchester

JR PAT Testing
Colchester

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Part-time | Full-time | Self-employed

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Flexible schedule

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PAT Testing Jobs In The East

JR PAT Testing is growing rapidly across the UK, and we would love to speak with you if you are an experienced PAT Engineer with the equipment and insurance in place.

If you are already self-employed or considering becoming self-employed, we would like to hear from you.

Our onboarding process starts with a friendly conversation. All our engineers are to have their own insurance and to have their equipment calibrated at least once a year. In return, along with our engineer handbook , contract for services and branded clothing, we supply labels and technical support.

Apply today or contact Julie on [email protected]

Employment Type: PAT Engineers can be from any background and these positions are self-employed.

Education Level: Having the City & Guilds 2377 or equivalent is the prerequisite.

Months Experience: Proven competence in line with the C&G is the most pertinent.

Job Location: Colchester & commutable areas

How Close To Job Do You Need To Live?: Reasonable commuting distance or closer but engineers can travel as far as they wish because we are national.

Job Salary: All money offered is discussed when booking a job.

Job Description

JR PAT Testing is an expanding PAT and Compliance Company currently looking for engineers to join our team in Colchester. We offer self-employed positions with flexible hours, allowing interested individuals to work either part-time or full-time.

Although we understand that some may travel further afield, we require that all applicants have a reasonable commuting distance of Colchester or closer.

This role offers potential earnings on a pro-rata basis depending on the rate per appliance, the number of tests and job dynamics. Our jobs range from one-day projects to long-term contracts, allowing us to discuss all details and determine what works best for you.

To apply, you must have your transport or means to get to work and equipment, hold a City & Guilds 2377 PAT qualification or equivalent, be reliable and honest, as well as have a ‘can-do’ attitude. 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.

If this Pat Testing Job in Colchester seems right for you, then please get in touch – we look forward to hearing from you!

A typical day of a portable appliance testing (PAT) engineer

As a Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) engineer, no two days are the same. From hospitals to retail outlets, as an experienced PAT tester, you’ll find yourself in a variety of locations and environments.

A typical day for a PAT tester starts with packing up all the necessary tools and equipment – including testers and record books – into the van before setting off to the first job.

Once on site, it’s time to get started on testing all appliances, such as microwaves, kettles and computers that require PAT testing. This can involve using various types of test instruments designed to check whether electrical items are safe for continued use or need to be replaced or repaired. As the PAT tester, you’ll also need to inform users of the results and explain why certain appliances may be unfit for use.

When all the testing is complete, you’ll record your findings in a dedicated PAT test report book or onto an electronic system and provide employers with a copy. You may also be required to fill out additional paperwork such as completion certificates and checklists.

Throughout the day, you’ll be constantly on the move from one location to another – either alone or part of a team – so it’s important to stay organised and make sure that all tests are completed accurately and efficiently.

It takes skill, experience and patience to be successful in this role but the rewards are great. As a PAT testing engineer, you’ll be helping to keep workplaces safe as well as developing your own knowledge and expertise in the process.

Overall, PAT testing is an exciting job that is both physically and mentally demanding. It’s a career that provides plenty of variety and opportunities for advancement – so if you’re looking for a challenge then this could be the perfect role for you!

If you think you have what it takes to be a PAT tester then you can find plenty of jobs available in the industry right now. So why not take the next step and start your journey today?

This blog post has been written by an expert PAT testing engineer with years of experience in the industry. We hope this has given you some insight into what a typical day looks like for PAT testers and how they help to keep workplaces safe.

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Electronics Engineer I

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Data & Analytics Senior Test Engineer

Test & Applications Engineer

Field Service/Install Engineer

Automotive Diagnostic Engineer

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Metrology Engineer

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Engineer - Verification and Test

Quality Engineer

Backend Software Engineer

Automotive Electronics Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

Design Engineer Graduate

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