Lightning Protection Engineer
Job Purpose
Install lightning protection and earthing systems on various structures across private, public, industrial, and commercial sectors, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
Key Accountabilities:
- Installation: Install lightning protection and earthing systems on tall structures like high-rise offices and flats, following pre-designed schemes and risk assessments.
- Upgrades: Undertake upgrades to existing lightning protection systems as per provided instructions.
- Safety: Utilize scaffolding, work platforms, and safety devices to work safely at heights.
- Documentation: Complete all company paperwork accurately, including risk assessments, job sheets, and timesheets.
- Client Communication: Provide on-site communications and advice to clients or project managers, representing the company professionally.
Job Context / Key Challenges:
- Lightning Protection is a highly regulated niche service, requiring annual testing (BS EN 62305:2006).
- Work is predominantly outdoors and at height, requiring access to rooftops and challenging locations.
- Projects range from high-rise residential to industrial structures, necessitating travel and driving.
Role Dimensions:
- Individual contributor reporting to an Operations or Contracts Leader.
- Customer-facing role, representing the company and brand nationwide.
- National role with occasional travel away from home as per customer needs.
Person Profile:
- Experience: Strong experience in lightning protection (installation, testing, or repair).
- Qualifications: NVQ 2 or NVQ 3 as a Lightning Conductor Engineer, CSCS card holder.
- Customer Service: Previous experience in a field service environment with customer interaction.
- Skills: Good planning, organization, and communication skills.
- Desirable: IPAF, SSSTS, and PASMA qualifications, full UK driving license.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Role: Play a vital role in safeguarding structures against lightning strikes, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement within a leading electrical services company.
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a supportive team committed to excellence and safety.
- Department
- Lightning Protection Installations
- Locations
- South West
About PTSG Electrical Services
PTSG Electrical Services Ltd is the UK’s leading provider of lightning and surge protection services. Our specialists design, install and commission bespoke systems as well as providing testing and inspections, repairs and maintenance and upgrades. We also deliver specialist power earthing solutions to clients in all sectors. Our other main area of expertise is electrical testing, encompassing fixed wire and portable appliance testing.
PTSG Electrical Services Ltd is one of the Group’s five independent business divisions. Alongside PTSG Access & Safety Ltd, PTSG Building Access Specialists Ltd, PTSG Fire Solutions Ltd and PTSG Water Treatment Ltd, we deliver the full range of specialist services ‘under one roof’.
To ensure efficiency and alignment with our recruitment strategy, we kindly request that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited or speculative CVs for roles that are not currently advertised or assigned to your agency. Please note that unsolicited CVs or applications will not be considered, and we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding speculative submissions.
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