Field Engineer – Water & Wastewater Ops (Field‑Based)

Anglian Water Services; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Pension plan (double match)

Virtual GP service

Company vehicle

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Personal accident cover

Family friendly policies

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Anglian Water Services is seeking a Field Engineer to join the Alpheus Operations team. You will perform routine, reactive and remedial work on sites, ensuring safety and efficiency.

The role involves field-based work across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Lincolnshire with occasional travel to nearby counties. Reporting to the Service Delivery Supervisor, you will drive cost efficiencies, support route planning, and participate in the out-of-hours standby rota.

Qualifications

• Self-management and a can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication with clients.
• Good mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Strong technical and operational knowledge.
• Organised, detail-oriented and compliant with env. legislation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily routine maintenance on treatment facilities.
• Perform emergency and planned recovery work when required.
• Adhere to client contract terms at all times.
• Provide data and feedback to Head Office via multiple media.
• Assist planning of daily routes for efficiency.
• Maintain safety, MS, RA and site security requirements.
• Attend monthly team meetings and suggest process improvements.
• Wear PPE and report defects immediately.

Skills

Self-management

Communication skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical knowledge

Technical knowledge

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Environmental legislation knowledge

Verbal and written skills

Job description

Anglian Water Services is seeking a Field Engineer to join the Alpheus Operations team. You will perform routine, reactive and remedial work on sites, ensuring safety and efficiency.

The role involves field-based work across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Lincolnshire with occasional travel to nearby counties. Reporting to the Service Delivery Supervisor, you will drive cost efficiencies, support route planning, and participate in the out-of-hours standby rota.