PAT Tester Career at Guardian Electrical – £31k + Van in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This is a solid entry-to-mid level field engineering role for a qualified PAT tester looking for stable employment in a growing compliance company backed by PTSG, a large UK specialist services group.
Compensation context: The £31,000 starting salary is broadly in line with the UK market for PAT testing roles, which typically range from £28,000–£36,000 depending on experience and location. The addition of a company vehicle and fuel card adds meaningful value — potentially equivalent to £3,000–£5,000 in additional benefits annually.
Green flags:
- Equipment and vehicle fully provided — no out-of-pocket costs for the engineer
- Streamlined digital workflow reduces admin burden significantly
- Part of PTSG, a large and established organisation offering long-term career stability
- Clear, measurable KPIs provide transparency around expectations
Points to consider:
- The 45-hour, 9-hour-day structure is demanding with no mention of overtime pay or flexibility
- KPI targets (300–350 items/day) are high — assess whether you can comfortably sustain this pace
- Limited scope for skills diversification; this is a specialist, task-focused role
For career progression, this role could lead into senior tester, team leader, or compliance management positions within PTSG's wider business.
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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