Electrical Field Service Engineer

Jersey Electricity Plc; Bury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider is seeking an Electrical Field Service Engineer to maintain critical treatment sites. The role involves hands-on electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration with teams to ensure operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills and be ready to travel within the region. This full-time position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Performance-related bonus

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Discounts on gym memberships

Enhanced parental leave schemes

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical systems and maintenance in a field setting.
• Hands-on approach with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Respond promptly to electrical faults or breakdowns.
• Ensure work complies with health and safety regulations.
• Keep accurate records of work and asset condition.
• Support improvements in plant performance.
• Collaborate with operators and engineers.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Fault Diagnosis

Compliance with safety standards

Documentation skills

Tools

Electric pumps

Control systems

Job description

Salary: £38,462-£44,320

Work Type: Onsite

Job Location: Bury Wastewater Treatment Works, Crossfield Street, Blackford Bridge, Bury, BL9 9TF

Role Type: Permanent

Employment Type: Full Time

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

About United Utilities

United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener, and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion, and innovation in our workplace, fostering a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values, and business model to fulfill our mission. By setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers, and communities. Whether working in a team that shares your vision or joining a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organization.

We offer a range of core benefits reflecting your value and contribution as part of a thriving FTSE 100 company:

• 26 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days after four years of service, plus 8 bank holidays
• Competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% total, and life cover
• Performance-related bonus up to 7.5%, plus recognition awards
• Comprehensive healthcare plan
• MyGymDiscounts: up to 25% off gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Access to services like Best Doctors, Salary Finance, Wealth at Work courses, deals and discounts, EVolve Car Scheme, Employee Assistance Plan, mental health first aiders, ShareBuy, and MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

The Role

Are you an electrically minded problem solver who thrives in the field? Ready to take your skills from workshop to waterworks?

We are seeking a qualified, hands-on Electrical Field Service Engineer to join our operations team, maintaining critical treatment sites. Your role involves maintaining, repairing, and optimizing assets such as pumps, panels, and control systems, ensuring the smooth operation of essential infrastructure that benefits communities.

We are recruiting for similar roles across sites including Stockport, Blackburn, and Ellesmere Port.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical Maintenance & Repair: Perform planned and reactive maintenance on electrical equipment including pumps, motors, panels, sensors, and control systems.
• Fault Diagnosis: Respond promptly to electrical faults or breakdowns, minimizing downtime and maintaining site performance.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all work complies with health, safety, environmental regulations, electrical standards, and company policies, prioritizing safe systems of work.
• Documentation & Reporting: Keep accurate records of work, asset condition, repair history, and recommendations.
• Asset Optimization: Support improvements in plant performance by identifying reliability, energy efficiency, and recurring issue prevention opportunities.
• Collaboration: Work closely with site operators, mechanical engineers, and contractors to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Mobile Coverage: Travel within your region to manage time efficiently and respond to priority tasks.