Electrical Engineer Career Opportunities at Hawkesworth

We employ a nationwide network of qualified electricians, and we are always looking for new engineers to broaden our reach and increase our service level. We’re a leading national electrical compliance company and we work with self-employed engineers, to provide electrical testing and assessments across the country. Whether you’re just starting your career or you’re looking to grow your income with some work on the side, we are constantly recruiting qualified engineers to offer electrical appliance testing, including:

• PAT testing
• EICR inspections
• Fire risk assessments
• Emergency lighting inspection
• Fire alarm testing

Do you have any PAT testing jobs near me?

Yes, we always have PAT tester vacancies nationwide. Just fill in our application form on our recruitment page to let us know how much experience you have, where you are located and which services you would be able to offer, and then we’ll get in touch to arrange a chat with you to talk through our PAT tester jobs and what’s involved.

Why should I choose Hawkesworth for electrical inspection and testing jobs?

Working with Hawkesworth means you can pick the hours and days you want. This means you can still grow your own business and customer base whilst bringing in some extra cash working for us. If you’re recently qualified, or you don’t have your own equipment, we’ll even supply the full testing kit, so there’s no need for any initial investment from you. All of our contracted engineers have the full support and backup of our head office team, who take care of all the administration so you can just concentrate on electrical equipment testing.

Is there a big demand for PAT testers?

PAT testing is an important job which ensures electrical equipment is safe for use in both domestic and commercial buildings. Most buildings, businesses and organisations are required to carry out  PAT testing is an important process that ensures electrical equipment is safe to use. It is a requirement for most businesses and organisations to carry out regular PAT testing to comply with health and safety regulations. As a result, there is a high demand for skilled PAT testers in a variety of industries.

Through our national network of fully certified engineers, Hawkesworth provide a range of technical compliance and testing services to ensure you’re not at risk – we’ve got you covered!

How do I become a self-employed PAT tester?

There are no specific qualifications that you need to complete to become a PAT tester, the law simply states you should be ‘competent’ to do so. However, to work as a contractor for companies like ours, you will need to complete a course such as the PAT Testing Competency Course, which involves both theory and practical assessment. Once you have completed this course, you can contact us about our PAT testing engineer jobs.