Join Colchester Institute - Where Your Career Makes a Difference

At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.

We are seeking a Portable Appliance Testing Co-ordinator to join our team. In this role you will take primary responsibility for supervising Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) across all College areas.

You will coordinate with support staff who carry out PAT testing within academic departments, ensuring testing activities are completed effectively and in line with College procedures and compliance requirements.

You will also provide direct PAT support for all non-academic locations across the College.

Job title: Portable Appliance Testing Co-ordinator

Full time, Permanent

Colchester Campus

About the role:

• In this role, you will promote, develop and ensure that good health and safety practices are adhered to in line with HSE guidance on the Electricity at Work Regulations, BS 7671 Wiring Regulations, Health and Safety at Work Regulations, local codes of practice and College health and safety policies.
• You will ensure that all Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) equipment is maintained in a safe and operational condition, including calibration and servicing, with accurate records maintained at all times.
• You will manage PAT equipment on a daily basis, ensuring that data is uploaded and downloaded correctly, database records are maintained, and reports are produced for all areas. You will also ensure tester kits are prepared, maintained and stored effectively to support testing activities.
• You will produce connectors and adaptors, where required, to enable safe and effective testing procedures.
• Working collaboratively with staff across the College, you will help ensure that all portable electrical equipment is maintained in a safe and operational condition, with appropriate records in place. You will also ensure that any equipment deemed unsafe or no longer fit for purpose is removed from use until repaired, retested or securely disposed of in accordance with procedures.
• You will maintain, review and continuously improve the operational systems and procedures associated with College PAT testing.
• You will develop and maintain effective working relationships with other College testers, coordinating testing schedules, supporting the organisation of testing activities, and maintaining and providing testing equipment while ensuring records are securely managed.
• You will also personally undertake Portable Appliance Testing of equipment as required.

Essential Experience:

• Experience of practical Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and associated record keeping.
• Experience of problem solving and adapting or designing equipment to ensure PAT testing can be carried out across a wide range of electrical items.
• Knowledge of current developments in the inspection and testing of electrical equipment.
• Previous experience of mentoring within the workplace.
• Awareness of Health and Safety at Work legislation and related practices.
• Knowledge of ordering processes and stock control procedures.
• Experience in the application of information technology.
• Experience of using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Access and Excel.

Essential Qualifications:

• A good general standard of secondary education.
• At least an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Safety and City & Guilds 2377-77 Portable Appliance Testing (PAT).
• A minimum Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics, including GCSE Grade 4/C or above, CSE Level 1, O-Level Grade C or above, Level 2 Adult Numeracy or Literacy, or equivalent qualifications.
• A Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET).
• A degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant Electrical or Electronic field.

Why join us?

At Colchester Institute, we value our staff and invest in their growth. Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you.

We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.