Lightning Protection Field Test Engineer

Omega Red Group

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 44,000

Full time

41 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme
Health & Wellbeing
Cycle to Work Scheme
Training & Development
Long Service Awards

Job summary

Omega Red Group is the UK market leader in earthing and lightning protection, and is seeking a Lightning Protection Test Engineer. This field-based role surveys, tests, inspects, and reports on lightning protection and buried earthing systems across diverse sites to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

You will use specialist testing equipment and digital reporting tools, travel to multiple sites, and provide professional recommendations to clients.

Qualifications

  • Experience in lightning protection, earthing, or related electrical testing.
  • Field-based hands-on engineering experience.
  • Knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
  • Experience using testing equipment and digital reporting systems.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.

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.
  • Travel to a variety of sites, including construction sites, commercial premises, and industrial facilities.
  • Maintain a strong commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Field-based role
Electrical testing
Inspection & commissioning
Travel

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation
ECS/CSCS Card
City & Guilds Inspection & Testing

Tools

Testing equipment
Digital reporting systems

Job description

Omega Red Group is the UK market leader in earthing and lightning protection, and is seeking a Lightning Protection Test Engineer. This field-based role surveys, tests, inspects, and reports on lightning protection and buried earthing systems across diverse sites to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

You will use specialist testing equipment and digital reporting tools, travel to multiple sites, and provide professional recommendations to clients.

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