With three manufacturing plants across the UK, Prysmian plays a vital role in delivering energy and cable solutions for customers at home and around the world. We are a global market leader, recognised for innovation across the Energy and Telecoms sectors — and our UK operations are right at the heart of that success.
A truly unique working environment
Based at our Bishopstoke site, the High Voltage Laboratory is a central resource supporting Prysmian’s worldwide manufacturing of high‑voltage power transmission cables. We test some of the most advanced cable systems in the industry — up to one million volts — and this laboratory is the only one of its kind in the UK.
The opportunity
We’re looking for a hands‑on Mechanical Fitter to join our close‑knit laboratory team. This is an excellent opportunity if you enjoy practical, mechanical work and want to apply your skills in a specialist, high‑tech environment rather than a repetitive production role.
You’ll be working with heavy‑duty equipment, building and maintaining mechanical rigs, and playing a key role in keeping our test facility operating safely and efficiently. No two days are the same — and your work directly supports critical testing that underpins major energy infrastructure projects worldwide.
What you’ll be doing
Setting up and adjusting mechanical equipment for laboratory testing
Maintaining, servicing and repairing mechanical test rigs and tools
Carrying out general mechanical fitting tasks to support ongoing operations
Handling and preparing cable sections and components for testing
Undertaking training to develop your skills and broaden your technical knowledge
What we’re looking for
A time‑served apprenticeship or engineering qualification
Strong practical skills and confidence using tools and machinery
A safety‑focused, reliable and self‑motivated approach
Ability to work independently and keep yourself organised
Flexibility with working hours when required to support testing activities
Why Prysmian?
A stable, globally recognised employer
A specialist role in a one‑of‑a‑kind UK facility
Opportunities to learn new skills and work with advanced equipment
The chance to be part of work that supports major energy projects worldwide
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Prysmian is an equal opportunities employer with a worldwide presence, offering 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.
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Skills Required
- A time-served apprenticeship or qualification in engineering
- Strong practical skills and confidence working with tools and machinery
- Ability to work independently and stay organised
- A flexible approach to working hours
What We Do
We work to be the sustainable link to the future. For more than 151 years, our company has been leading the industry of high-technology cables & systems for energy and telecommunications. Headquartered in Milan, Italy and spanning 50 countries (in North America, Europe, MEAT, LATAM, APAC), 105 plants, 25 research and development centers, and about 30,000 employees as of July 2023, we have a strategic footprint that allows us to service emerging markets and communities across the globe with ease. Our business model is diversified by portfolio and geographical area. In 2022 we registered +16 billion € in sales and 509 million € net profit. Today we drive the energy transition and worldwide digitalization. Learn more about the new Group on www.prysmiangroup.com Follow us also on: facebook.com/PrysmianGroup/ youtube.com/prysmiangroup twitter.com/prysmiangroup instagram.com/prysmian_group
