Lightning Protection Engineer – Testing, Inspection & Maintenance
Location: London
Salary: £32k-42k DOE, plus company van, equipment, fuel card, pension, and more!
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Lightning Protection Engineer to carry out testing, inspection, and maintenance of lightning protection systems across a wide range of buildings and structures. You will ensure compliance with BS EN 62305:2012 standards while delivering a professional, customer-focused service.
What You’ll Do
Test, inspect, and maintain lightning protection systems.
Complete compliance reports and issue certification.
Identify remedial works and carry out repairs.
Work at height and across multiple client sites.
Maintain company vehicle and equipment.
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in lightning protection (testing, repair, or installation).
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Lightning Conductor Engineering.
Strong knowledge of British Standards (BS EN 62305:2012).
Full UK driving licence and CSCS Card.
Desirable: IPAF, PASMA, SSSTS.
Why Join PTSG?
Competitive salary and opportunities for progression
Ongoing professional development
Company vehicle + fuel card
Pension, life assurance and virtual GP access
A supportive team culture in a fast-growing national business
Long-term job security with a growing UK market leader.
Work on varied projects – from high-rise residential to industrial sites.
Independence in the field with support from a respected national team.
PTSG Group is proud to support the Armed Forces community and has formally signed the UK Armed Forces Covenant.
We recognise the valuable skills and experience that service leavers, veterans, reservists, and military families bring to the workplace, including leadership, teamwork, resilience, and technical expertise.
As part of our commitment, we guarantee an interview to ex-Forces applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and are committed to supporting Armed Forces personnel in building long-term civilian careers across our business.
PTSG Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to promoting diversity, equality and inclusion throughout our recruitment process and across the wider business.
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Services that comply. Installations that save lives.
PTSG Electrical Services Ltd – the UK’s leading provider of lightning protection services and electrical compliance services. The services and equipment we provide saves lives, time & money. It really is as simple as that.
PTSG delivers the specialist electrical services that organisations need to ensure their buildings remain safe & operationally efficient, with historical records kept for all assets. This encompasses:
Electrical fixed wire testing – also referred to as Electrical Installation Condition Reporting (EICR) or Fixed Wire Testing. This testing is essential to ensure electrical safety, prevent electrical hazards, & comply with regulatory requirements.
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), also referred to as Electrical Equipment Testing (EET). This provides both an instant visual inspection & an electrical inspection of any kind of portable appliance such as computers, monitors, power tools, kitchen appliances & many more.
PTSG Electrical Services Ltd. are the UK’s oldest trading provider of lightning protection, combining the talent and experience of some of the UK’s leading practitioners in their field.
Our lightning protection services includes:
Installation. We create bespoke systems to match the precise needs of customers in all industry sectors.
Test & Inspection. We also undertake detailed testing & inspection of completed installations. If any repairs are required, our engineers can carry these out.
Power earthing solutions. Creating a conductive path to the ground to ensure safety, protect equipment, and maintain the reliability of electrical systems.
Whatever your electrical testing & lightning protection requirements, our nationwide team of 450 field engineers is ready to deliver efficiently, professionally, and at scale.
