Job Description

Job Title

Apprentice Lightning Protection Operative

Location

Nottingham

Package

Competitive

Travel

Daily travel required as part of this apprenticeship



Omega Red Group is excited to offer a two-year apprenticeship programme, gaining a Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Accessing and Rigging Occupations: Lightning Conductor Engineer.


As an apprentice with Omega Red Group, you will gain hands on experience working alongside our qualified Lightning Protection Engineers with the opportunity to create a long-standing career for the future alongside gaining a professional qualification.


Day to day activities will involve attending clients' sites, assisting and learning from our Lightning Protection Engineers, installing and repairing Lightning Protection systems.

Who we are:

Omega Red, is part of SSI Services (UK) Ltd, a division of South Staffordshire Plc. Omega Red is a specialist, design, installation, testing and maintenance contractor, within the electrical earthing, lightning protection and height safety market. Operating nationally, the business focuses on providing top quality safety-critical services for the protection of people, buildings and infrastructure.

About the Apprenticeship:

The apprentice scheme takes two years to complete and will consist of class-based learning, in which you will be required to stay away from home to attend block periods at collage (facilitated by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)).



You will receive 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 least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.



After completion of this apprenticeship, you will have to opportunity to progress through the company to more advanced roles or other specialist areas.

What you'll need:

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 or higher) essential


GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 or higher) essential


Driving Licence (Grade Full) essential



As an Apprentice Lightning Protection Operative you will need to demonstrate the following:



Good communication so you can articulate and follow clear instructions and report back



Attention to detail for ensuring tasks are completed accurately and safely



Organisational skills to support with time management and the ability to prioritise tasks



Problem-solving mentality to help adapt to new challenges and environments



Ability to work as part of a team to achieve goals and complete tasks



Physically fit and enjoy working outsidein different environments and weather conditions



A head for heights as much of the role will involve working on elevated levels

What you'll get in return:

Job Types: Two-year apprenticeship programme



Pay: Competitive



Schedule: Monday to Friday



Company pension


Life insurance


Retail discounts


Cycle to work scheme


Employee assistance programme


Free 24/7 remote GP access