Control & Automation Field Engineer – Water & Wastewater

UNITED UTILITIES; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider in the UK is seeking a Control & Automation Field Engineer to support water and wastewater operations. The role involves diagnosing faults in automation systems, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and training apprentices. The position requires a strong background in PLCs, SCADA, and a formal apprenticeship. Benefits include generous annual leave, a competitive pension scheme, and a performance-related bonus.

Benefits

Generous annual leave: 26 days + 8 bank holidays

Competitive pension scheme: Up to 14% employer contribution

Performance-related bonus: 10.5%

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Standby rota allowance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with instrumentation, control, and automation.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience in fault diagnosis and rectification on automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify faults on automation systems and IP networks.
• Deliver efficient C&A maintenance and installation services.
• Train and assess apprentices to build technical expertise.
• Participate in a callout rota.

Skills

PLC knowledge

SCADA systems

Fault diagnosis

Knowledge of Fieldbus

Communication networks

Proactive and motivated

Education

Formal Electrical or Instrumentation apprenticeship + HNC/HND

Job description

A leading utility provider in the UK is seeking a Control & Automation Field Engineer to support water and wastewater operations. The role involves diagnosing faults in automation systems, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and training apprentices. The position requires a strong background in PLCs, SCADA, and a formal apprenticeship. Benefits include generous annual leave, a competitive pension scheme, and a performance-related bonus.