Electrical Field Service Engineers

Reed; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment solutions provider in the UK is seeking skilled Electrical Field Service Engineers. The role involves maintenance and repair of critical infrastructure equipment, requiring a relevant apprenticeship and field service experience. A competitive salary, bonus, and various benefits are offered, along with travel across the Northwest region.

Benefits

Up to 7.5% bonus

26–30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Up to 14% employer pension contribution

Company-funded healthcare plan

EV car scheme

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Time served apprentice or equivalent with academic qualifications.
• Full UK driving license due to mobility requirements.
• Proven experience in electrical maintenance or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Respond to electrical faults or breakdowns efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed.
• Support plant performance improvements and reliability.
• Travel across designated sites managing time efficiently.

Skills

Electrical qualifications

Field service experience

Fault-finding expertise

Education

Relevant apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 or above

Job description

Overview

Reed Talent Solutions area specialist provider of permanent, contract, temporary and outsourced recruitment solutions supporting United Utilities.

We will be requiring Electrical Field Service Engineers to cover an existing workload within United Utilities, field based in various locations around the Northwest.

What’s on offer

• £38,462 salary + upto 7.5% bonus
• 26–30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Upto 14% employer pension contribution
• Company-funded healthcare plan
• EV car scheme, gym discounts, and more

You’ll need a relevant apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 or above, a full UK driving license, and desirable experience in a field-based maintenance role.

Role purpose and responsibilities

• We’re looking for a hands-on qualified forward-thinking Electrical Field Service Engineer to join our dedicated operations team, keeping essential treatment sites running smoothly.
• You’ll play a key role in maintaining, repairing, and optimising critical assets—from pumps and panels to control systems. This is your chance to work on critical infrastructure that keeps communities flowing.
• Electrical Maintenance & Repair: Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical equipment including pumps, motors, panels, sensors, and control systems across water and wastewater treatment sites.
• Fault Diagnosis: Respond quickly and effectively to electrical faults or breakdowns, using technical expertise to minimise downtime and maintain site performance.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all work complies with health, safety, and environmental regulations, electrical standards, and company policies – prioritising safe systems of work at all times.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of work completed, including asset condition, repair history, and any further recommendations.
• Asset Optimisation: Support the improvement of plant performance by identifying opportunities to enhance reliability, reduce energy consumption, and prevent recurring issues.
• Collaboration: Work closely with site-based operators, mechanical engineers, and contractors to ensure seamless service delivery and strong communication.
• Mobile Coverage: Travel across designated sites within your region, managing your time efficiently and responding to priority tasks when required.

Essential skills required to be successful in the role

• Electrical qualifications – you must be a time served apprentice or equivalent, supported with academic qualification(s).
• Full UK driving license is essential due to the mobile nature of the role.
• Field service experience – Proven experience in an electrical maintenance or engineering role, ideally in a field-based or utilities environment.
• Fault-finding expertise – Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills across electrical systems, controls, and instrumentation.

Please apply now for further information!