Apprentice Technician – Test and Calibration

Employer Name: High Voltage Systems Ltd

Working Week: Monday to Friday

Duration: 48 Months

Possible Start Date: 06/05/2019

High Voltage Systems Ltd based in Northampton, are currently recruiting for a Apprentice Technician to assist our technicians with the calibration and repair of technical equipment and to conduct on site testing, fault location and commissioning on a variety of projects across the UK.

Main responsibilities:

• Calibration of HV equipment and associated instruments
• AC testing up to 100kV
• DC testing up to 300kV
• Long range TDR
• Partial discharge testing
• Capacitance and Tandelta testing up to 100kV
• Cable fault location
• Sheath testing
• SCT36 Positive and Zero Sequence
• SCT36 Cross Bonding Verification
• SCT36 Conductor Resistance
• SCT36 Earth Bonding System
• SCT36 SVL
• Power and energy metering.

Things to consider:

• Hours per week: 37 + possibility of paid overtime
• A full UK driving license is desirable
• A willingness to travel is essential including some working away from home typically 1-2 night stays, as and when required
• Possibility of European travel

Entry requirements

• GCSE English and Maths GCSE A*-C/4-9 or level 2 equivalents

Personal Qualities

• High Voltage Systems are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with high aspirations. The ideal candidate will be looking to continue to develop their skills and technical education towards HNC level.
• High Voltage Systems will be happy to invest in this professional development.
• Key qualities are flexibility and the ability to adapt to the needs of a small business.
• A polite manner and good presentation are important qualities when dealing with our clients.
• You will be enthusiastic about engineering and interested in the sector.

Please apply via the link.