PAT Tester in North East

Contract: Full Time, Permanent. Salary up to £30,510.38 per annum, plus, commercial vehicle & fuel card. 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.00am – 5.00pm.

Mears provides temporary accommodation to asylum seekers whilst their claim is being assessed in three regions: Northeast, Yorkshire and Humber, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. At the end of May 2021 Mears had over 19000 service users across the three regions. Mears works in partnership with central and local Government, registered providers, tenants, landlords and investors to find solutions to homelessness, provide more social and affordable housing and create specialist housing for people with care needs.

As a PAT Tester you will be required to visit approximately 10 tenanted properties per day across the Northeast, travelling between locations as part of daily duties. The role involves attending properties to test Mears supplied white goods, including fridges, kettles, microwaves, irons, hoovers and washing machines. The successful candidate must accurately complete testing documentation, recording appliance details and electrical readings, and capture clear before and after photographs of each item using a PDA, including images of the appliance and the PAT testing label. The tester may also be required to request photographs of white goods to confirm identification. Any failed items must be reported promptly to the Facilities Supervisor. Appliances such as fridges and washing machines must not be removed, as replacements will be arranged by the Facilities Supervisor.

Role Criteria

• Hold a PAT Testing qualification City and Guilds 2377 or equivalent
• Full UK driving license
• Trustworthy
• Excellent communication to communicate to tenants and other colleagues
• Hardworking
• Happy to travel across the Northeast

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.
• Family friendly policies
• Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform

Requirements & Compliance

• All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK. Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
• To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be over 21, have held your licence for more than 3 months and have fewer than 9 points.
• Background checks: As part of the recruitment process for this role, we will carry out a Background, Identity, Security clearance & BPSS check. We will require from you the relevant identification, including Proof of Address, References, a valid passport and proof that you have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). We also hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

Closing date for applications: 9 February 2026