PAT Tester Job Oxford & Milton Keynes - UK Field Role — Columbus
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This role is not suitable for digital nomads or remote workers. It is a fully field-based, on-site position requiring daily travel across a fixed geographic territory — the Oxford and Milton Keynes area of England. The work involves physically testing electrical appliances at client premises, which cannot be performed remotely.
Key location constraints include:
- You must be physically present in the Oxford / Milton Keynes corridor, Monday to Friday
- A full, clean UK driving licence is mandatory — no exceptions
- Working hours are fixed: 9-hour days within a 45-hour working week
- The role is tied to a specific UK region; relocation or frequent travel from abroad is not viable
For travelers and nomads, this role simply doesn't fit the location-independent lifestyle. Instead, look for roles in electrical compliance management, remote auditing, or compliance software support, which may offer hybrid or fully remote arrangements. If you are based in the UK and looking for field work with good equipment and vehicle support rather than remote flexibility, this role offers solid practical perks.
PAT Tester Required – Oxford / Milton Keynes Area
Guardian Electrical Compliance is looking for a high-calibre PAT Tester to join our growing team covering the Oxford and Milton Keynes area.
Requirements
- City & Guilds 2377 qualification (essential)
- Full, clean UK driving licence (essential)
What We Offer
- Starting salary of £31,000 per year
- 45-hour week, Monday to Friday
- 9-hour working days
- Company vehicle provided
- Fuel card provided
- All testing equipment supplied
Productivity Expectations
- KPI target of approximately 300–350 items tested per day (around 38 items per hour)
Technology & Support
We've invested heavily in systems and processes that make achieving these targets straightforward and efficient:
- Pre-printed labels
- Barcode scanning technology
- Clarity software interface
- PTSG's bespoke CRM system
- Automated certificate and report generation
- Reports sent directly to clients on the same day once work is signed off
- Automatic Excel report generation for upload to client portals, including TraQit
- No manual writing of results
- No hand-written labels
- Minimal administration
- Fully streamlined digital workflow
Unlike many PAT testing companies, we provide both the company vehicle and all testing equipment, allowing our engineers to focus on carrying out quality inspections rather than covering their own business costs.
If you're an experienced PAT Tester looking to join a professional organisation with excellent systems, support and long-term opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested? Send a direct message or visit the Guardian Electrical Compliance website to apply.
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