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Job Title Lightning Protection Test Engineer
Location Nationwide (field based)
Package To £38,000 on target earnings
Travel Field based

Join Omega Red Group as a Lightning Protection Test Engineer!
Are you ready to take your expertise to the next level? As a Lightning Protection Test Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in safeguarding buildings and infrastructure against electrical storms. You’ll inspect, test, and evaluate lightning protection and buried earthing systems, ensuring they meet strict industry standards.
This field-based position offers a dynamic work environment where you’ll travel to various sites, including construction projects, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities. Using specialised testing equipment and digital reporting tools, you’ll produce detailed assessments that help ensure compliance, safety, and reliability.

Omega Red, part of SSI Services (UK) Ltd, a division of South Staffordshire Plc. Omega Red specialises in design, installation, testing and maintenance within the electrical earthing, lightning protection and height safety market. Operating nationally, the business focuses on providing top qualityանքով services for the protection of people, buildings and infrastructure.

As a Lightning Protection Test Engineer with Omega Red Group, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and functionality of lightning protection and buried earthing systems. Your primary responsibility will be to survey, test, and inspect these systems across various locations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. You will provide detailed reports using a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), maintaining high accuracy and professionalism in all assessments.

Your role will require strong problem‑solving skills, a keen eye for detail, and an ability to work independently in the field.

• XXX Conduct thorough inspections and testing of lightning protection and earthing systems.
• XXX Assess system conditions and identify faults, deterioration, or areas requiring maintenance.
• XXX Produce detailed, accurate reports, documenting findings and recommendations.
• XXX Provide technical guidance to clients, explaining system performance and best practices.
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• XXX Ensure compliance with national lightning protection standards and industry regulations.
• XXX Collaborate with colleagues and engineers to improve testing methods and service quality.
• XXX Travel to various locations, including construction sites, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities.

• Prior experience in lightning protection.
• Familiarity with lightning protection.
  
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• Background in a field‑based service role, with hands‑on technical convolution.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with clients and team members effectively.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks efficiently.
• Experience with in the construction industry or Gigeuation technical encompasses.
• Proficiency in using testing equipment and digital reporting tools.
• A flexible approach to work, with willingness to travel to different sites.

Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent
Pay:
To £38,000 on target earnings

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

• Company vehicle
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Free 24/": ... filters.
• Employee referral programme

Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Construction