HV Laboratory Mechanical Fitter

Prysmian Group; Allbrook; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK seeks a candidate for a mechanical testing role. Responsibilities include setting up mechanical tests, maintaining equipment, and monitoring results. Candidates should have a mechanical engineering qualification, computer skills, and strong organizational abilities. This role offers flexible working hours in a supportive and diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or a Mechanical Engineering-based qualification.
• Basic computer skills.
• Self-motivated with good manual and practical skills.
• High safety awareness.
• Highly organized and able to work independently.
• Flexible working hours approach.

Responsibilities

• Perform the setup of mechanical tests.
• Become familiar with international testing standards.
• Implement mechanical tests as defined in relevant test procedures.
• Assist with maintenance of mechanical test equipment.
• Monitor tests and accurately record results.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform the setup of mechanical tests.
• Become familiar with international testing standards.
• Implement mechanical tests as defined in relevant test procedures.
• Assist with maintenance of mechanical test equipment.
• Monitor tests and accurately record results.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or a Mechanical Engineering-based qualification.
• Basic computer skills.
• Self‑motivated, good manual & practical skills, high safety awareness.
• Highly organized and able to work on own with minimal supervision.
• Flexible working hours approach.
• To undertake additional training where necessary.

With 4 manufacturing plants in the UK, Prysmian Group 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 1 million volts and is the only facility of its kind in the UK.

Prysmian Group is an equal opportunities employer with a worldwide presence, creating exciting future opportunities for the right candidate. Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are. All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.