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.
Responsibilities
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
Requirements
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.
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Benefits
Equity / stock optionsParental leave
Additional Information
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.
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