High Voltage Field Service 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

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.