Maintenance Engineer

NKT; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global cable manufacturer is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical background to join their expanding UK Engineering team in Runcorn. This exciting role involves performing routine maintenance, breakdown repairs, and fault finding on specialized machinery, ensuring operational efficiency. With a commitment to training and development, the company offers an engaging work environment where you can contribute to the growth of a leading player in renewable energy solutions. If you possess a strong electrical background and a passion for engineering, this opportunity could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in electrical instrumentation and controls.
• Time-served electrical apprenticeship is essential.
• IOSH training preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and fault finding on site machinery.
• Identify and implement improvements on equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant HSE guidelines.

Skills

Electrical Systems

PLC Fault-Finding

Routine Maintenance

Breakdown Repairs

HSE Compliance

Basic Mechanical Understanding

Education

Time-served Electrical Apprentice

HNC/HND

IOSH Training

Job description

Our UK Engineering team is expanding, and an opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer with an electrical background has arisen at our NKT Applications, Runcorn cable manufacturing facility.

With your experience in electrical systems, including PLCs, you will join an emerging manufacturing facility in a varied role, working Monday to Friday with occasional overtime. We will provide on-the-job training on specialist equipment, supporting our growth as we increase manufacturing capacity—availability of equipment is essential.

You will be responsible for routine maintenance, breakdown repairs, and fault finding on specialist machinery to ensure operational efficiency across the site.

This role suits an electrical maintenance engineer with at least 5 years of experience in a similar industry, looking to join a global cable manufacturer.

The Role

• Perform routine maintenance, breakdown repairs, and fault finding on site machinery to maintain efficiency.
• Identify and implement improvements on equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant HSE guidelines.
• Support production activities as needed.

The Person

We seek a knowledgeable electrical professional who can be accountable for delivering engineering services to the business. An innovative, team-oriented individual willing to share expertise and experience.

Your qualifications and experience should include:

• Time-served electrical apprentice.
• HNC/HND preferred but not essential.
• IOSH training.
• 5+ years experience in electrical instrumentation and controls.
• PLC fault-finding experience.
• Basic mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic understanding is beneficial but not essential.

If you have questions about the position or recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Manager, Andrew Seymour, via email: [e-mail] or the UK HR Team at [e-mail]. Due to GDPR, applications must not be sent via email. Application deadline: 2nd June 2025.

About NKT

We offer a broad range of building wire, low- and medium-voltage power cables supporting safety and the European energy transition. NKT delivers high-quality, easy-to-install ergonomic solutions, operating from five main production sites across Europe. We are committed to customer-centric innovation and growth.

At NKT, we are all Connectors—developing leading technologies for renewable energy and fostering growth as individuals and professionals. We design, manufacture, and install power cable solutions for sustainable energy transmission. Headquartered in Denmark, NKT employs 5,000 people, listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen, with a revenue of EUR 2.6 billion in 2023. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com