PTSG Electrical Safety Division
Trainee Lightning Protection Engineer
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Trainee Lightning Protection Engineer
Location: London (and surrounding areas)
Salary: Up to £31,000
Start a Unique Career with Real Progression
Are you practical, hands-on, and looking for a career with long-term prospects? Whether you’ve worked in construction, trades, or are simply eager to learn a specialist skill, this could be the perfect opportunity.
PTSG is recruiting Trainee Lightning Protection Engineers to join our expert team. You’ll receive full training, mentoring, and nationally recognised qualifications as you learn how to keep buildings and structures across the UK safe and compliant.
What You’ll Do
As a Trainee Engineer, you’ll be supported to:
- Assist with testing, inspection, and maintenance of lightning protection systems.
- Learn how to complete compliance reports and issue certification.
- Identify and support remedial works and repairs.
- Work safely at height across a variety of client sites.
- Maintain company tools, equipment, and your allocated van.
Your development will be structured, hands-on, and fully funded.
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What We’re Looking For
You don’t need experience in lightning protection — we’ll teach you everything. We do look for:
- A practical mindset and willingness to learn specialist skills.
- Comfortable working at height (full training provided).
- A full UK driving licence.
- A good work ethic, reliability, and positive attitude.
Bonus (but not essential): CSCS Card, experience in construction or electrical trades, IPAF/PASMA.
What You’ll Gain
- Competitive salary and opportunities for progression
- Full training and ongoing professional development
- Company vehicle + fuel card
- Pension, life assurance and virtual GP access
- A supportive team culture in a fast-growing national business
- The chance to make a real impact by helping to keep workplaces safe
About PTSG
Premier Technical Services Group Ltd (PTSG) is one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist compliance, testing, and maintenance services. Our Lightning Protection Division ensures thousands of structures across the nation remain safe, protected, and compliant.
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Armed Forces Covenant
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.
Equal Opportunities Employer
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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