Join Prysmian Group – Powering the Future
Are you ready to launch a hands-on career in the high voltage cable industry? Prysmian Group, the global leader in power and communications solutions, is seeking motivated individuals to join our UK Power Grids team as Trainee Cable Technicians.
About the Role
As a Trainee Cable Technician, you’ll embark on a 12-month, fully paid training programme based at our dedicated Jointing School in Eastleigh, Hampshire. You’ll learn from industry experts and gain practical skills in:
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XLPE cable installation
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Servicing and repairing fluid-filled cables
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Braising, welding, and lead plumbing
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High voltage cable jointing and terminating (elastomeric and fluid-filled)
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Cable system maintenance
Upon successful completion, you’ll have the opportunity for further training and a clear pathway to become a fully qualified Cable Technician.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds but have found that people with experience in the trades (such as electricians, plumbers, mechanics, or similar) transition particularly well into this role. Your hands-on experience and proven problem-solving abilities are highly valued here. Don’t worry if you don’t meet every requirement, if you’re passionate about learning and teamwork, you could be a great fit.
Key Skills and Attributes:
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Enjoys solving problems and is confident approaching practical, hands‑on tasks
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Curious about how things work and motivated to develop technical skills (full training provided)
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Comfortable learning to use tools and equipment (previous experience is helpful but not essential)
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Open to a varied work schedule, including travel across the UK (fully supported)
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Happy working outdoors, (appropriate gear and guidance are always provided)
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Values safety, collaboration and continuous personal development
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Holds a full UK driving licence (essential for the role)
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Able to be based in Eastleigh during training (accommodation and expenses covered for those relocating)
Why Join Us?
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24 days holiday plus statutory holidays
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Healthcare cash plan and 24/7 employee counselling
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Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and pay
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Defined contribution pension and generous life assurance
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O2 discount and online language learning access
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Free on-site parking
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Supportive, inclusive team culture
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Real career progression in a future-focused industry
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Apply now to build your career with Prysmian Group and help shape the UK’s energy future.
About Prysmian Group
Prysmian Group is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, with over 150 years of experience and a presence in more than 50 countries. The Group operates 112 manufacturing plants and 25 R&D centres worldwide, employing around 33,000 people and generating annual sales exceeding €17 billion. Prysmian Group is a public company, listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, and is renowned for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.
Each year, Prysmian manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium and low voltage cables for construction and infrastructure. The Group also produces a comprehensive range of optical fibres, copper cables, and connectivity systems for voice, video and data transmission in the telecommunications sector. Prysmian is a key partner in major infrastructure and renewable energy projects worldwide.
Prysmian Group’s UK operations have a proud history spanning over a century, with headquarters in Eastleigh, Hampshire, and two additional manufacturing sites across the UK. Prysmian UK is a major supplier of advanced cable solutions for the UK and export markets, supporting the country’s energy transition and digital transformation. The company is committed to quality, customer focus, and continual improvement.
Prysmian UK’s team of experts provide leading-edge cable solutions for power grids, telecommunications, and infrastructure. The company values its people, fosters a culture of innovation and inclusion, and offers real opportunities for career development within a global organisation.
We are passionately committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity and inclusion aren’t just principles, but a source of strength and inspiration - championing an environment where every individual feels valued, supported and empowered to thrive.
Learn more about our commitment to diversity: Prysmian Group Diversity & Inclusion
To learn more, visit Prysmian UK Power Grids and Prysmian Group Global.
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.
Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.
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