Remote Field Service Apprentice – HV Engineering

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Stone; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Mentoring

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Hitachi Energy UK Limited is offering a Field Service Apprentice position starting in October 2026, combining college study with on-site training. You will work with the High Voltage Service team and gain practical engineering experience on GCB, DTB, and LTB products, protection and control systems, and SF6 handling.

You’ll learn installation, testing, commissioning, and fault-finding at customer sites, mentored by experienced engineers, with travel to sites as required and a clear path toward a

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, 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 SF6 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

Willingness to learn

Problem solving

Engineering enthusiasm

Education

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

Job description

Hitachi Energy UK Limited is offering a Field Service Apprentice position starting in October 2026, combining college study with on-site training. You will work with the High Voltage Service team and gain practical engineering experience on GCB, DTB, and LTB products, protection and control systems, and SF6 handling.

You’ll learn installation, testing, commissioning, and fault-finding at customer sites, mentored by experienced engineers, with travel to sites as required and a clear path toward a