Trainee Lightning Protection Installation Engineer
Premier Technical Services Group Ltd (PTSG)
Date: 1 day ago
City: Witham, England
Contract type: Full time
Job Purpose:
The purpose of this role is to assist in the installation of lightning protection and earthing on a variety of structures across all forms of private, public, industrial and commercial sectors.
Key Accountabilities (major end results the job is expected to achieve):
Lightning Protection is a key niche service for PTSG, and the environment is highly regulated (BS EN 62305:2006) requiring our clients to undertake testing at least once a year.
The work undertaken is generally outdoors and at height, requiring our Engineers to gain access to roof tops and systems in sometimes difficult to reach places. The lifting and use of light equipment are required.
The types of sites an Engineer will work on, ranges for high-rise domestic residential properties to large retail units and industrial structures such as towers and chimneys. Driving is a critical part of the role given the size and location of the customer base.
Successful completion of the Lightning Protection Installations Adult Learner training, will lead to attainment of an NVQ qualification covering the following areas:
Individual will report directly to an Operations Director, or Contracts Manager.
The purpose of this role is to assist in the installation of lightning protection and earthing on a variety of structures across all forms of private, public, industrial and commercial sectors.
Key Accountabilities (major end results the job is expected to achieve):
- Assist in the installation of lightning protection and earthing systems on a variety of tall structures such as high-rise offices and flats. This will involve working to pre-designed schemes including drawings, a risk assessment and method statement.
- Support upgrades to existing lightning protection systems to specified instructions provided.
- In In order to work safely, scaffolding and work platforms, as well as other safety devices.
- Assist in accurately completing Company paperwork including point of work risk assessment, job sheets, material schedules and timesheets and ensure this is returned to the office-based team
- Support in providing on site communications and advice to either the client or Managers of a project, ensuring the Company is professionally represented at all times.
Lightning Protection is a key niche service for PTSG, and the environment is highly regulated (BS EN 62305:2006) requiring our clients to undertake testing at least once a year.
The work undertaken is generally outdoors and at height, requiring our Engineers to gain access to roof tops and systems in sometimes difficult to reach places. The lifting and use of light equipment are required.
The types of sites an Engineer will work on, ranges for high-rise domestic residential properties to large retail units and industrial structures such as towers and chimneys. Driving is a critical part of the role given the size and location of the customer base.
Successful completion of the Lightning Protection Installations Adult Learner training, will lead to attainment of an NVQ qualification covering the following areas:
- Lightning Protection Materials and Components
- Lightning Protection Standards and Working Regulations
- Safe Use of Hand Tools
- Safe Use of Ladders
- Application of Fall Restraint Systems and Full Body Harnesses
- Working at Heigh Awareness
- Use of Abrasive Wheels
- IPAF – Mobile Elevated Working Platform
- PASMA – Scaffold Tower Erecting and Dismantling
- SSSTS – Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme
- Individual contributor reporting to an Operations or Contracts Leader
- Customer facing – represents the company and our brand
- National role with periodic time away from home dependent upon customer need
- Previous experience within Ground Works, Roofing or Electrical
- Comfortable to work at heights in a physically demanding role
- Valid Full UK Driving License
Individual will report directly to an Operations Director, or Contracts Manager.
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