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Lightning Protection Test Engineer

Omega Red


Job Location:

Birmingham - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 38000 - 38000
Posted: 25 September 2026 (16 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 23 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lightning Protection Test Engineer

Salary:38000 per annum (DOE) Company Benefits
Location:West Midlands covering Birmingham and Wolverhampton Field-Based Role
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 aLightning Protection Test Engineer you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety reliability and compliance of lightning protection and buried earthing systems across a diverse portfolio of sites.

Working in a field-based capacity you will be responsible for surveying testing inspecting and reporting on system performance helping clients maintain compliance and reduce risk. Using specialist testing equipment and digital reporting tools you will deliver accurate assessments and provide professional recommendations to customers.

This role would suit candidates with experience in lightning protection earthing systems electrical testing inspection commissioning utilities or similar technical engineering environments.

Why Join Omega Red

As the UKs leading lightning protection and earthing specialist Omega Red offers long-term career opportunities investment in training and the chance to work on a wide variety of commercial industrial utility and infrastructure projects.

Youll join a growing business where your expertise directly contributes to protecting people assets and critical infrastructure whilst developing your own technical skills and career.

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 is completed in accordance 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.
  • Maintain a strong commitment to health safety and quality standards


What Youll Need:

  • Experience within lightning protection earthing systems electrical testing electrical engineering commissioning utilities or a similar technical discipline
  • Experience working in a field-based hands-on engineering or technical role
  • Working knowledge of relevant indsutry standards and regulations
  • Experience using testing equipment and digital reporting systems
  • Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively
  • Flexible approach to work and travel
  • Full UK Driving Licence


Desirable Qualifications and Training

  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent
  • ECS/ CSCS Card
  • City & Guilds Inspection & Testing qualification
  • Experience working within construction utilities infrastructure or industrial environments


What Youll Get:

  • Family-Friendly Leave: Enhanced Maternity Adoption Paternity & Shared Parental Leave Fertility Support and up to 5 paid Carers 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 Womens Network Parent & Carer Networking Group and more
  • Performance & Recognition: Annual salary review Reward & Recognition Scheme and Long Service Awards.


At South StaffordshireGroup inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.

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.


Required Experience:

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UK market leaders in earthing systems, lightning protection, surge protection, electric vehicle charging solutions and height safety working services.

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