Field Service Engineer (Flexi Skilled)

United Utilities; England; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to delivering high-quality water services in the North West of England. In this role, you'll provide essential Instrumentation and Electrical maintenance, ensuring the safety and efficiency of our water production systems. With a focus on problem-solving and technical competence, you will play a vital part in maintaining our standards of excellence. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a range of benefits that support your well-being and career growth. This is an exciting opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment where your contributions make a real difference.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

14% employer pension contribution

Performance-related bonus scheme

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Gym and wellness discounts

Employee Assistance Plan

Enhanced parental leave schemes

Qualifications

• Time served apprenticeship or equivalent in a relevant technical area.
• Practical knowledge of instrumentation, telemetry, and motor control systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement efficient Instrumentation maintenance and installation service.
• Perform planned and proactive maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Technical Competence

Education

HNC in relevant technical area

ONC equivalent

Tools

Simocode

Profibus

Job description

Salary - £44,320
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Rivington Water Treatment Works
Role Type - External Slot
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

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, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job Purpose

To provide Instrumentation/ Electrical maintenance and technical support to the Water Production team to ensure Instrumentation and Control equipment is maintained safely and efficiently in order that we may deliver the best quality wastewater service to our customers.

The role can require lone working, confined spaces working and providing input into capital and operational projects to ensure assets fully meet operational and maintenance requirements and the desired business outcome. Participation in an out of hour’s standby rota is a requirement.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• To implement an efficient Instrumentation maintenance and installation service.
• To analyse faults, rectify and ensure correct operation of Instrumentation and Electrical Equipment.
• To perform planned and proactive maintenance activities.
• To ensure compliance with all Health & Safety regulations and internal company policies
• To provide reliable, accurate and complete asset performance and repair information.
• To analyse and recommend solutions to recurring maintenance problems.
• Ensure that throughout your career that the required skills, competence and recency in all relevant subject matter are maintained

Technical Skills & Experience

• Ability to work in a team but also alone, be resilient, self-motivated, with strong problem solving skills and possess the required technical competence
• Ability to diversify into specialised areas of maintenance, as required, such as but not limited to gas systems and hazardous area installations.
• Diagnostic, organisational, planning, communication and computer skills
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel.
• A practical and theoretical knowledge of instrumentation, telemetry and motor control systems is required
• Where appropriate, possess a sound working knowledge of Simocode, Profibus and similar industrial technology systems
• Knowledge of safe systems of work, Company policy, statutory regulations, operations procedures, maintenance procedures, administration procedures
• Preferable: Water or process related Industry Experience – 3 years+

Qualifications

• A time served apprenticeship or equivalent, supported with academic qualifications ideally to HNC or minimum ONC equivalent in a relevant technical area
• A valid driving licence

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.