apprentice

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Walton On The Hill; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Career development programs

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. invites applications for a Field Service Apprenticeship starting October 2026. This programme blends college study with on‑site experience supporting installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and servicing of High Voltage equipment.

You will work alongside skilled engineers on customer sites, learning protection, control, and drive systems for HV products while gaining practical competence and professional confidence.

Qualifications

• Engineering or technical studies (college, BTEC, T-Level, A-Level, or equivalent).
• Hold a full, valid driving Licence.
• Strong interest in engineering, electrical systems, or renewable energy.
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Positive approach to problem solving.
• Willingness to travel and undertake field-based work as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation, testing, and commissioning of Hitachi Energy High Voltage products at customer sites.
• Support Field Service Engineers during site activities involving GCB, DTB, LTB and other High Voltage equipment.
• Learn commissioning procedures for High Voltage control, protection, monitoring, and measuring systems.
• Assist with fault finding, troubleshoot, and rectification activities under supervision.
• Support High Voltage project activities and collaborate with project teams when required.
• Learn the safe operation and maintenance of specialist test equipment, commissioning tools, and SF gas handling equipment.
• Participate in site preparation activities including equipment checks, calibration verification, and tool management.
• Assist with the preparation of technical documentation, commissioning records, method statements, and site reports.
• Learn how to coordinate safely with customers, contractors, and subcontractors during project execution.
• Develop knowledge of protection, control, operating mechanisms, and drive systems associated with High Voltage products.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Willingness to travel

Driving licence

Education

Engineering or technical studies (college, BTEC, T-Level, A-Level, or equivalent)

Job description

This apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity to join the High Voltage Service team and develop practical engineering skills while working towards a recognised engineering qualification. The role combines academic study with hands‑on field experience supporting the installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and servicing of Hitachi Energy High Voltage equipment. The apprentice will gain experience working alongside skilled engineers on customer sites and Hitachi Energy projects, supporting a range of High Voltage products including Generator Circuit Breakers (GCB), Dead Tank Breakers (DTB), Live Tank Breakers (LTB), protection and control systems, operating mechanisms, monitoring systems, and associated ancillary equipment. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are enthusiastic about engineering, willing to learn, adaptable to changing environments, and committed to developing a career within the power industry. Throughout the programme, the apprentice will receive structured training, mentoring, and practical development opportunities designed to build technical competence, professional confidence, and a strong understanding of High Voltage field service operations.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Assist with the installation, testing, and commissioning of Hitachi Energy High Voltage products at customer sites.
• Support Field Service Engineers during site activities involving GCB, DTB, LTB and other High Voltage equipment.
• Learn commissioning procedures for High Voltage control, protection, monitoring, and measuring systems.
• Assist with fault finding, troubleshooting, and rectification activities under the supervision of experienced engineers.
• Support High Voltage project activities and collaborate with project teams when required.
• Learn the safe operation and maintenance of specialist test equipment, commissioning tools, and SF gas handling equipment.
• Participate in site preparation activities including equipment checks, calibration verification, and tool management.
• Assist with the preparation of technical documentation, commissioning records, method statements, and site reports.
• Learn how to coordinate safely with customers, contractors, and subcontractors during project execution.
• Develop knowledge of protection, control, operating mechanisms, and drive systems associated with High Voltage products.

Hitachi has an exciting Field Service Apprentice opportunity that starts in October 2026. This role offers both college and on-site training.

Qualifications:

• Engineering or technical studies (college, BTEC, T-Level, A-Level, or equivalent)
• Hold a full, valid driving Licence
• Strong interest in engineering, electrical systems, or renewable energy
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Positive approach to problem solving
• Willingness to travel and undertake field-based work as required

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission‑critical technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data centre, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.

Hitachi Energy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and skills.

• Competitive salaries
• Flexible working hours
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive work environment that encourages growth and innovation through career development programs and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Specific benefits depend on the location and will be communicated during the interview process