Business Apprentice | Stone, United Kingdom

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Stone; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy invites you to join our Business Apprenticeship in the UK. You will learn foundational skills within a department, support daily operations, and contribute to long‑term projects while gaining practical industry experience.

You will assist senior staff, participate in training sessions, conduct research, prepare reports and presentations, maintain records, and collaborate with teammates while adhering to company policies and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong interest in the industry relevant to the apprenticeship department.
• Eagerness to learn and a positive, proactive attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving aptitude and attention to detail.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country where the apprenticeship is based.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior staff with various tasks and projects as directed.
• Participate in training sessions and workshops to develop technical and professional skills.
• Conduct research and gather information to support departmental initiatives.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other documentation as required.
• Maintain accurate records and data entry.
• Collaborate with team members on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Proactively seek out learning opportunities and ask questions to deepen understanding.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for a Business Apprentice. You'll take responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, managing priorities and time in order to meet deadlines successfully. Positively manage the expectations of colleagues at all levels and set a positive example for others in the workplace. Make suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manage resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organise meetings and events, take minutes during meetings and create action logs as appropriate. Take responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.

Learn and develop foundational skills within a specific department at Hitachi, Ltd., contributing to daily operations and long-term projects while gaining practical industry experience.

How you'll make an impact:

• Assist senior staff with various tasks and projects as directed.
• Participate in training sessions and workshops to develop technical and professional skills.
• Conduct research and gather information to support departmental initiatives.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other documentation as required.
• Maintain accurate records and data entry.
• Collaborate with team members on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Proactively seek out learning opportunities and ask questions to deepen understanding.

Background:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong interest in the industry relevant to the apprenticeship department.
• Eagerness to learn and a positive, proactive attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving aptitude and attention to detail.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country where the apprenticeship is based.

More about us:

Hitachi Energy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We provide competitive salaries, flexible working hours, professional development opportunities, and a 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.

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 center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.