PTSG Electrical Services Ltd is the UK’s leading provider of lightning and surge protection services. Our specialists design, install and commission bespoke systems as well as providing testing and inspections, repairs and maintenance and upgrades. We also deliver specialist power earthing solutions to clients in all sectors. Our other main area of expertise is electrical testing, encompassing fixed wire and portable appliance testing.
PTSG Electrical Services Ltd is one of the Group’s five independent business divisions. Alongside PTSG Access & Safety Ltd, PTSG Building Access Specialists Ltd, PTSG Fire Solutions Ltd and PTSG Water Treatment Ltd, we deliver the full range of specialist services ‘under one roof’.
To ensure efficiency and alignment with our recruitment strategy, we kindly request that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited or speculative CVs for roles that are not currently advertised or assigned to your agency. Please note that unsolicited CVs or applications will not be considered, and we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding speculative submissions.
Location - Manchester or North West
Let’s be honest - not all engineering roles are built the same.
If you know lightning protection, you already know how niche this is. The work matters, the standards are high, and the right engineers are hard to come by.
You’ll be working on everything from MOD sites and hospitals to high-rise residential buildings and major universities - installing systems that quite literally protect structures from catastrophic damage.
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What the role actually looks like
This is hands-on, real engineering.
You’ll be out on site — not stuck behind a desk — installing and upgrading lightning protection and earthing systems across a wide range of buildings. Some jobs are straightforward, others more complex… that’s part of the appeal.
* Working at height using scaffolding, access equipment, and safe systems of work
* Installing lightning protection systems in line with design specs
* Upgrading and repairing existing systems
* Completing site documentation properly (no shortcuts)
* Liaising with site teams, project managers, and clients
* Working independently or as part of a tight-knit team
We aim to keep work regional, but there will be occasional stays away depending on projects.
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What you’ll need
* Proven background in lightning protection (install / test / repair)
* NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Lightning Conductor Engineering or Level 3 Lightning Protection Test & Inspection
* Solid understanding of BS EN 62305
* CSCS Card
* Full UK driving licence
Nice to have: IPAF, PASMA, SSSTS
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What’s in it for you
* £36,000 – £40,000 basic salary
* Overtime available at 1.5 rate
* Paid travel time after 30 minutes
* Company vehicle + fuel card
* Life assurance (3x salary)
* Online GP access + prescriptions
* Vivup discount platform (gym, tech, holidays, retail & more)
* Salary sacrifice pension
* Genuine progression opportunities across a growing group of businesses
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Why this role stands out
This isn’t just another install job.
You’ll be working on high-profile, safety-critical sites, with the backing of a business that’s growing fast and investing in its people. If you’re good at what you do, there’s real scope to progress — whether that’s technically or into leadership.
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If you’re already in the industry, you’ll know — good roles like this don’t come up often.
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