Job Description

HV Trainee Fluid Technician

Location:

UK-wide with travel across Ireland and occasional international assignments


NKT is a vital part of the green energy transformation; working on large interconnectors, onshore cable systems and substations. NKT is continuing a major expansion of its UK operations.


Kickstart your career in high voltage engineering with NKT. We're looking for a hands-on, motivated trainee to support the maintenance and testing of HV fluid systems, including oil-filled cables.

What You'll Do

Assist with installation, sampling, testing, and leak detection. Operate specialist equipment and follow safety protocols. Train to drive essential vehicles and gain industry qualifications. Maintain records and support continuous improvement. Travel across the UK, Ireland, and occasionally abroad.

What You'll Bring

Interest in engineering/electrical systems. Team spirit and problem-solving mindset. Willingness to work outdoors and learn new skills. Attention to detail and a proactive attitude.

You Are

Eager to learn and grow technically. Self-motivated, safety-conscious, and results-driven. A team player who lives our values: We Advance, We Connect, We Deliver, We Care*.


As a pre-requisite for application, candidates must have the right to work in the UK, and hold a current and valid passport. Existing NKT product experience would be desirable but not necessary. Ability to travel UK wide will be essential with occasional overseas deployments for both training and short term project work.


NKT is committed to fostering a diverse organisation and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organisation enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work. We offer you the opportunity to join a globally leading cable company, set your footprint in our business and develop your jointer skills in an international organisation.

Contact and Application

We will review applications continuously but we recommend that you apply by no later than 17th October 2025. If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact either Mark Dewar, mark.dewar@nkt.com or Claire Carney on Claire.carney@nkt.com

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About NKT

Join a diverse and international team of experts with unmatched repair capabilities and jointing experience keeping the global power grids in operation. From service hubs in Sweden, Denmark and Germany, NKT offers on- and offshore cable services to maximize the utilization of power cable systems.

NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com