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Restart Orkney
- VO100449
Restart Orkney receives a large amount of donated electrical items, which are required to be PAT tested and checked for safety before being sold on. Due to an increasing volume of donations we have a volunteering opportunity for someone to help PAT test these items.
Key activities would include:
• Visual inspection of electrical items
• Plug in items to check on working condition
• Simple remedial actions if required (ie. change plug or fuse)
• Ensure internal electrical safety with our PAT testing machine
• Documentation of test results
• Cleaning items and preparing for sale
What could a volunteer gain from the experience:
The opportunity to meet new people in a busy environment. Learn new skills and update existing skills. A rewarding way to get involved in a local charity with environmental aims to encourage and increase re-use and recycling, whilst also enabling people on low incomes to access quality, low cost electrical goods. Pass on your skills to other volunteers and supported employees.
Experience required
Previous experience working with electrical items would be an advantage. Ability to follow set procedures with a precise, methodical approach. Ability to work independently using own initiative. Strong problem solving skills. Basically a “knacky-handed” person!
Support
Training details
Full training provided by existing PAT test trained staff. Online test of competency to gain a certificate in PAT Testing. Ongoing advice and support always available from trained staff.
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Portable Appliance Tester (PAT Tester) with Restart Orkney
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your message will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Orkney:
Contact name: Aimee Harvey
Email address: aimee.harvey@vaorkney.org.uk
Thank you for registering your interest in Portable Appliance Tester (PAT Tester) with Restart Orkney.
Restart Orkney has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO100449.