Trainee Cable Technician

TN United Kingdom; Stourport-on-Severn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals to join their team as Trainee Cable Technicians. This entry-level role offers a 12-month training program, focusing on essential skills for XLPE cable installation and maintenance. With hands-on training at a dedicated Jointing School, successful candidates will gain invaluable experience in the high voltage industry. The company emphasizes innovation and supports career development, making this an exciting opportunity for those passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to the UK's energy infrastructure. If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career path, this is the perfect chance to start.

Benefits

24/7 free and confidential employee counselling

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life assurance

EE Discount

Online language learning access

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Desire for a career in a technical field, not just a job.
• Experience with handheld tools and flexibility for travel.

Responsibilities

• Learn skills for XLPE cable installation and servicing during training.
• Perform jointing and related work on high voltage cable systems.

Skills

Welding

HV Elastomeric cable jointing

HV Fluid-filled cable jointing

HV Cable system Maintenance

Handheld tools experience

Education

Interest in Engineering

Full valid driving license

Job description

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Location:

Stourport-on-Severn, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

From countries, to cities, to homes. On land and under the seas, Prysmian is the industry leader bringing power and communications to the world. As demand for both continues to soar and industries shift towards renewable and sustainable energy sources, Transmission System Operators (TSOs) are increasingly developing, extending, and upgrading their power grids.

We are strategic partners for our TSO customers, supporting the development and production of transmission grids, and facilitating the bulk movement of electrical energy from generation sites to substations. We emphasize innovation and invest in R&D, offering HVAC and HVDC cable systems for power transmission, suitable for land and submarine connections.

Within our UK Power Grids business, our team of experienced High Voltage Cable Technicians performs jointing and related work on high voltage cable systems, a vital part of the UK's energy infrastructure. This includes maintaining the current network and assisting with new energy source installations.

For more information about this part of our business, follow this link:

We are currently seeking motivated, technically-minded individuals to join us as Trainee Cable Technicians, an entry-level role with potential for a rewarding career as a Cable Technician.

During the 12-month training program based in Eastleigh (Hampshire), candidates will learn skills for XLPE cable installation, servicing, and repairing fluid-filled cables. Training primarily occurs at our dedicated Jointing School.

After successful completion of the training, Cable Technicians will be eligible for further development opportunities within the high voltage industry.

The training will cover skills including:

• Welding
• HV Elastomeric cable jointing and terminating
• HV Fluid-filled cable jointing and terminating
• HV Cable system Maintenance

Applicants should have:

• A desire for a career in a technical field, not just a job
• An interest in Engineering
• Experience with handheld tools
• Flexibility for irregular hours and travel
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions
• Support with accommodation and expenses if not local to Eastleigh during training
• A full valid driving license due to travel requirements

Benefits include:

• 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Defined contribution pension scheme and life assurance
• EE Discount
• Online language learning access
• Free on-site parking

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