Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum (OTE) | Company Benefits
Location: London | 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:
What you’ll need:
What You’ll Get in Return:
We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.
We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.
REF-228 976
Location: London | 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 you’ll 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 You’ll Get in Return:
- Family-Friendly Leave : Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days.
- Financial & Life Assurance : Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.
- Health & Wellbeing : Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents.
- Lifestyle & Perks : Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
- Professional Development : Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
- Inclusion & Belonging : Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more.
- Performance & Recognition : Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.
We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.
We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.
REF-228 976
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