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Trainee HV Lab Technician

Prysmian Group
Hampshire
5 months ago
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With four manufacturing plants in the UK, Prysmian is well placed to support its home and export customers for Energy and Telcom cables and accessories. Prysmian is market leader and "innovation driver" in all major Energy and Telecom cables business activities. In the UK Prysmian manufactures energy cables from low voltage to extremely high voltage for land applications.

The High Voltage Laboratory at the Eastleigh site is a central resource for Prysmian’s worldwide manufacturing of high voltage power transmission cable. The laboratory typically tests extra high voltage cable to 1m volts and is the only facility of its kind in the UK.

The main purpose of the trainee role is to learn the design and testing principles associated with HV cables and accessories within the Bishopstoke High Voltage Laboratory, to assist with the setting up tests to international specifications and to record test results accurately.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

To learn the safe operation of complex electrical, mechanical and materials test equipment. To assist with the setup of tests, including process control instrumentation. Reading, interpreting and becoming familiar with international testing standards.  To assist in the implementation of electrical tests as defined in relevant test procedures / international standards. Assisting with general laboratory housekeeping. Monitoring of tests & accurately recording results. Control and purchasing of materials. To assist in the management of annual calibrations of test equipment. To assist in plant maintenance activities. To undertake additional training and education with a requirement to attend college / university on a day release basis. Preparation of technical approval documentation for submission to customers. Writing technical reports.

Skills and Experience

Technical qualification (ideally BTec or A level) in Engineering or Mathematics / Science. Good computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Self-motivated, good manual & practical skills, high safety awareness Highly organised and able to work on own with minimal supervision Flexible working hours approach

Location details

This role is based in our offices near the Eastleigh town centre. The address is Prysmian Cables & Systems Limited, Chickenhall Lane, Eastleigh, SO50 6YU. There are good transport links to Eastleigh and the site is approximately 15 minutes walk from the railway station. We are able to offer free car parking next to our offices.

Other details

25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Defined Contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance

Flexible working policy – flexible hours and remote working (role dependent)

Yes Share Scheme – annual enrolment

Health Care Cash Plan – scheme which provides reimbursement of optical, dental and chiropody fees up to set limits.

24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service

On-line Language Learning Access

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay

Generous sick pay arrangements

EE Mobile Discounts

Dell Advantage discounts

Rewards Portal – discounts on major retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Transition to Retirement Policy

Free Flu Jab

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