Lightning Protection Test Engineer Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum (OTE) | Company Benefits Location: Milton Keynes| Field Based Contract: Full-time | Permanent | 45 hours per week About Us: Omega Red Group is the recognised UK market leader in earthing, lightning protection, and height safety protection. Omega Red offers survey, design, installation, testing, maintenance, and repair solutions for earthing, lightning protection, surge protection and height safety. The business is passionate about protecting people, property, electrical equipment and systems, from the damaging effects of lightning strikes, electrical faults and surges. The role: As a Lightning Protection Test Engineer with Omega Red Group, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and compliance of lightning protection and buried earthing systems. Working in a field-based capacity, you will be responsible for surveying, testing, and inspecting systems across a range of sites. You will deliver accurate and professional assessments, producing detailed reports using a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA). This role requires strong attention to detail, sound technical judgement, and the ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of safety and service delivery. Key Responsibilities: Carry out inspections, surveys, and testing of lightning protection and earthing systems Assess system condition, identifying faults, deterioration, and maintenance requirements Produce clear, detailed, and accurate reports outlining findings and recommendations Provide technical guidance to clients, explaining system performance and compliance requirements Ensure all work aligns with relevant standards, regulations, and industry best practice Collaborate with colleagues and engineers to maintain and improve service quality Travel to a variety of sites, including construction sites, commercial premises, and industrial facilities. What youll need: Prior experience in lightning protection or a closely related field Working knowledge of relevant lightning protection standards and regulations Background in a field-based, hands-on technical role Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients and colleagues Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively Experience within construction, engineering, or similar technical environments Proficiency in using testing equipment and digital reporting tools A flexible approach to work, with willingness to travel to different sites What Youll Get in Return: Family-Friendly Leave : Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity
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