Field Service Engineer (Single-Skilled)

United Utilities; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading water utility as an Electrical/Instrumentation Technician responsible for maintaining and providing technical support for wastewater network assets. This permanent full-time role based in Liverpool offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

26 to 30 days annual leave

14% employer pension contribution

7.5% performance-related bonus

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Gym and wellness discounts

Employee Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• Time served apprentice or equivalent with relevant academic qualifications.
• Desire to work towards flexi-skilling for electrical and instrumental technical accreditation.
• Experience with diagnostics and maintenance of electrical systems is a must.

Responsibilities

• Provide E/I maintenance and technical support to ensure optimal operation of assets.
• Perform fault analysis and rectify issues with electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Implement health and safety compliance in all maintenance activities.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Organisational

Education

HNC or ONC equivalent in Electrical technical area

Tools

PLC

HMI

SCADA

Job description

Job number UU02880 Country United Kingdom Region Liverpool Location name Liverpool Wastewater Treatment Works, Sandon Dock, Regent Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 0BE Posting End Date 24/06/2025 Band 6a Role Type Permanent Work hours 37 Hours per Week Salary £38,462

Where strategy meets success, join our team.

Salary - £38,462
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Liverpool Waste Water Treatment, Sandon Dock, Regent Road, Liverpool, L3 0BE
Role Type - Permanent
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.

Benefits

• 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
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job Purpose

You will be responsible for Electrical/ Instrumentation (E/I) maintenance and technical support to the Waste Water Network team to repair and maintain Waste Water Network assets.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

As the role can require lone working you will need to be comfortable working alone or as part of a team. The role will also include working in confined spaces as well as the opportunity to provide input into capital and operational projects to ensure assets fully meet operational and maintenance requirements. Participation in an out of hour's standby rota is also a requirement. Your duties will include the following:

• Implementing an efficient Electrical / Instrumentation (E/I) maintenance and installation service.
• Analysing faults, rectifying and ensuring correct operation of Electrical, Instrumentation and systems-based equipment.
• Performing planned and proactive maintenance activities.
• Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety regulations and internal company policies
• Maintaining required financial control of a pre-defined budgets.
• Providing reliable, accurate and complete asset performance and repair information.
• Analysing and recommending solutions to recurring maintenance problems.
• Ensuring that throughout your career the required skills, competence and recency in all relevant subject matter are maintained

Technical Skills & Experience

To be considered for this role you must have:

• A valid driving licence
• The ability to work in a team but also alone, be resilient, self-motivated, with strong problem solving skills and possess the required technical competence
• Able and willing to diversify into specialised areas of maintenance, as required, such as but not limited to chlorine gas systems and high voltage installations
• Diagnostic, organisational, planning, communication and computer skills
• Industry Experience
• Experience of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems and associated networks to perform fault diagnostics, assist with disaster recovery and small system modifications
• Where appropriate, possess a sound working knowledge of Simocode, Profibus and similar industrial technology systems

This role may not be eligible for the visa sponsorship

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you must be a time served apprentice or equivalent, supported with academic qualifications ideally to HNC or minimum ONC equivalent in an Electrical technical area anda desire to work towards flexi skilling leading to an accredited qualification or standard in an Instrumental technical area is also required. Once completed there will be a salary uplift to reflect this Flexi Skill.

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.