Lightning Protection Engineer

Job Description

Eurosafe Compliance Ltd are a Sheffield based specialist subcontractor renowned as market leaders in the safe access and fall protection industry. Pioneering, innovative design, and use of market leading fall protection and access equipment, allows us to develop tailored solutions across all sectors, from commercial, leisure, retail and residential properties; large scale, aviation, healthcare and stadia developments; to the complex and often unique environments of the industrial, utilities and energy sectors.

Due to continuous expansion, Eurosafe are looking to recruit an experienced and qualified lightning protection engineer responsible for mainly testing and repairing lighting protection systems and occasionally installing.

We welcome serious applications from hard working, enthusiastic individuals who have a desire to work for a forward-thinking company with likeminded people.

The successful candidate will report to the testing & inspections manager and will be expected to liaise with clients to communicate any inspection outcome on site. It will also be expected that the candidate shall produce a full breakdown of materials to allow the sales team to price for system extensions and repairs that may be required. The successful candidate will also receive training in installing & testing fall protection equipment, with a view to becoming a valuable cross trained member of the team.

The role will require traveling to and from destinations all over the UK with regular overnight stays required. All overnight hotels are booked for the team, you will have a private room and overnight expenses will be covered by a meal deal option or an allowance.

Working Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours basic. All Hours above basic (including travel time) will be paid additionally to basic salary at time and ½.

Salary is negotiable, dependent on experience.

Full training will be available & progression within the department is encouraged.

Accountabilities and Main Duties

• Test and inspection of Lightning Protection Systems

• Repairing failed Lightning Protection Systems

• You will manage an apprentice Lightning Engineer and work together to follow site specific job requirements to install equipment safety, efficiently and correctly.

• Test and inspection of Fall Protection Systems (on-the-job training)

• Plan and execute the work in line with the method statement and any instruction provided by the client ensuring that work is carried out in a safe and productive manner

• Complete detailed on site reports

• On occasions, manage a small team in the execution of annual testing, inspection and repair procedures

• Will be responsible for the company vehicle and equipment provided

Skills & Personal Qualities

• Latchways/Capital Safety Installer Certificate

• IPAF 3a, 3b and 1b

• CSCS Working at height

• PASMA

• Roof Top Safety

• Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Inspection Certification (LOLER)

• Knowledge of Work at Height (Amendment) Regulations 2005

• Understanding of BS EN 795

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave

• Company events

• Company pension

• Free parking

• On-site parking

• Private dental insurance

• Private medical insurance

Why Choose Eurosafe?

Eurosafe prides itself on the quality of the projects we deliver and the service we provide to our clients; this can only be achieved with highly motivated, quality people. We are therefore committed to high standards of staff development and retention making this role suitable for a committed individual who is looking for stable long-term career development.

We are a vibrant and ambitious company with an open and relaxed management culture, nurturing continuous improvement and innovation. We believe this attitude has allowed us to achieve a staff turnover rate well below the industry average. Our entrepreneurial ethos encourages and fosters the growth of our employees and our proactive growth strategy helps us to run a sustainable and profitable business while providing new and exciting career opportunities for all.

Eurosafe Compliance Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.