Lightning Protection Apprenticeship

Day to day activities involve attending client’s sites, assisting and learning from our Lightning Protection Engineers, installing and repairing Lightning Protection systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain real, hands-on experience alongside gaining a professional qualification

Training:
The scheme takes 2 years to complete and will consist of both class based learning, in which you will stay away from home to attend block periods at college (facilitated by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)) and on-the-job training with one of our qualified, experienced Lightning Protection Engineers who will coach and develop your practical skills and knowledge in lightning protection At the end of your apprenticeship, you will be a qualified Lightning Protection Engineer (NVQ Level 2). Once you get to grips with lightning protection, we will also teach you the skills to work with our prestigious national infrastructure clients installing and repairing power earthing systems

Training Outcome:
You will have the opportunity to progress through the Company to more advanced roles or other specialist areas

Employer Description:
Omega Red Group is a specialist design, installation, testing and maintenance contractor, within the electrical earthing, lightning protection and height safety market. Our apprenticeship scheme has been running for over 30 years’ and will train and develop you to become a skilled Lightning Protection Engineer.

Working Hours :
Monday, Friday 7.30am - 4.00pm, however, you may be asked to work outside of these hour and weekends.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Head for heights,Enjoy outdoors