Field Instrumentation Engineer: Diagnostic, Maintenance, Upgrades

United Utilities; Siddick; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26 days (30 after 4 years

Pension up to 14% employer

Performance bonus up to 7.5%

Healthcare plan

EVolve Car Scheme

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

United Utilities is seeking an Instrumentation Field Service Engineer to keep our sites running safely and reliably. You will diagnose faults, perform maintenance, and support installations across our network with autonomy in varied environments.

You'll work with process, operations and engineering teams to keep critical assets online while delivering high‑quality records and documentation. A hands‑on role, it suits problem‑solvers who enjoy fieldwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Instrumentation, Electrical, Control or Mechatronics.
• Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working with industrial/process instrumentation or similar.
• Ability to read technical drawings, manuals and P&IDs.
• Full UK driving licence.
• A proactive, independent working style.

Responsibilities

• Fault‑finding, repairing and calibrating instrumentation including flow, pressure, level and analytical equipment.
• Completing reactive and planned maintenance across the Crewe region.
• Supporting installations, upgrades and project teams with technical expertise.
• Providing high‑quality digital work records and documentation.
• Working safely and professionally across all sites.

Skills

Strong diagnostic skills

Problem solving

Independent working style

Reading drawings & P&IDs

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 qualification in Instrumentation, Electrical, Control or Mechatronics

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

United Utilities is seeking an Instrumentation Field Service Engineer to keep our sites running safely and reliably. You will diagnose faults, perform maintenance, and support installations across our network with autonomy in varied environments.

You'll work with process, operations and engineering teams to keep critical assets online while delivering high‑quality records and documentation. A hands‑on role, it suits problem‑solvers who enjoy fieldwork and continuous improvement.