Electrical & Instrumentation Tech – Maintenance Focus

Reed; Workington; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

United Utilities in Workington (Cumbria) seeks an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to maintain and repair water asset systems, ensuring high availability while meeting budget and quality targets.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, and contribute to safety compliance. A time-served apprenticeship or equivalent with an HNC/ONC is required, plus a driving licence and the ability to work in a team or alone.

Qualifications

• Time served apprenticeship or equivalent, supported with academic qualifications ideally to HNC or minimum ONC equivalent in a relevant technical area.
• Ensure that throughout your career that the required skills competence and recency in all relevant subject matter are maintained.
• A valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient Electrical & Instrumentation maintenance and repair service.
• Analyse faults and ensure correct operation of Electrical, Instrumentation and systems-based equipment.
• Perform planned and proactive maintenance to maximise asset availability.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations and internal company policies.
• Identify and maintain critical spares to ensure availability.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Technical knowledge

Communication

Diagnostic skills

Planning

Computer literacy

Education

Time served apprenticeship

HNC or ONC in a relevant technical area

Job description

United Utilities in Workington (Cumbria) seeks an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to maintain and repair water asset systems, ensuring high availability while meeting budget and quality targets.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, and contribute to safety compliance. A time-served apprenticeship or equivalent with an HNC/ONC is required, plus a driving licence and the ability to work in a team or alone.