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lab technician Bishopstoke, England

Prysmian Group

Full Time Bishopstoke, England 29900 - 22560 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

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 1m volts and is the only facility of its kind in the UK.

The main purpose of the trainee role is to learn the design and testing principles associated with HV cables and accessories within the Bishopstoke High Voltage Laboratory, to assist with the setting up tests to international specifications and to record test results accurately.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

To learn the safe operation of complex electrical, mechanical and materials test equipment.
To assist with the setup of tests, including process control instrumentation.
Reading, interpreting and becoming familiar with international testing standards.
To assist in the implementation of electrical tests as defined in relevant test procedures / international standards.
Assisting with general laboratory housekeeping.
Monitoring of tests & accurately recording results.
Control and purchasing of materials.
To assist in the management of annual calibrations of test equipment.
To assist in plant maintenance activities.
To undertake additional training and education with a requirement to attend college / university on a day release basis.
Preparation of technical approval documentation for submission to customers.
Writing technical reports.

Skills and Experience

Technical qualification (ideally BTec or A level) in Engineering or Mathematics / Science.
Good computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office
Self-motivated, good manual & practical skills, high safety awareness
Highly organised and able to work on own with minimal supervision
Flexible working hours approach

Location details

This role is based in our offices near the Eastleigh town centre. The address is Prysmian Cables & Systems Limited, Chickenhall Lane, Eastleigh, SO50 6YU. There are good transport links to Eastleigh and the site is approximately 15 minutes walk from the railway station. We are able to offer free car parking next to our offices.

Other detas

25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Defined Contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance

Flexible working policy – flexible hours and remote working (role dependent)

Yes Share Scheme – annual enrolment

Health Care Cash Plan – scheme which provides reimbursement of optical, dental and chiropody fees up to set limits.

24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service

On-line Language Learning Access

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay

Generous sick pay arrangements

EE Mobile Discounts

Dell Advantage discounts

Rewards Portal – discounts on major retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Transition to Retirement Policy

Free Flu Jab

Prysmian Group, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities, who will enhance the quality of service and contribute to the Group’s success. Prysmian Group is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, appreciated and free to fully express their human potential. Prysmian Group strongly believes that diversity drives meritocracy and brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increases the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and shareholders. Prysmian Group bases its decisions on principles of equality, with evaluations based on the type of position and with a focus on best practices so individuals succeed based on their efforts and skills and their alignment with applicable job requirements.

Line Managers, Hiring Managers, HR Corporate and HR Local are responsible for ensuring that diversity and inclusion are respected during the recruiting process. Unconscious bias and stereotypes must not influence our selection processes. We look for the best candidates and for the real value they can bring into the organization. We value meritocracy. We value diversity. We turn off our bias. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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