Field Service Engineer - Water & Biogas Systems

United Utilities; Chadderton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension up to 14% employer

Performance bonus up to 7.5%

Company healthcare

EVolve Car Scheme

Employee Assistance Plan

More flexible benefits

Job summary

United Utilities is seeking a Mechanical Field Service Engineer to maintain and service mechanically powered sites including anaerobic digestion and dewatering plants. The role emphasizes safety, energy efficiency, and reliability across a defined geographical area.

The position involves working in confined spaces, contributing to both capital and operational projects, and taking part in an out-of-hours standby rota. A full UK driving license and NVQ3 or equivalent are required.

Qualifications

• Time served apprentice with academic qualification to minimum NVQ level 3.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Industry experience.
• Ability to work in a team and alone, in confined spaces.
• Willingness to diversify into specialised areas like chlorine gas systems.
• Diagnostic, organisational, planning, communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across multiple sites.
• Act as the Person Controlling the Works (PCW) for framework contractors.
• Collaborate with Process Controller to support telemetry and asset performance.
• Maintain accurate mechanical asset data and maintenance records.
• Support environmental compliance and regulatory standards.
• Minimise downtime and identify long-term, sustainable solutions.
• Ensure spare parts availability at high-risk sites.
• Coordinate and support contractors during project delivery or site interventions.

Skills

Diagnostics

Organisational skills

Planning

Communication

Computer skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Confined spaces

Education

NVQ level 3

Job description

United Utilities is seeking a Mechanical Field Service Engineer to maintain and service mechanically powered sites including anaerobic digestion and dewatering plants. The role emphasizes safety, energy efficiency, and reliability across a defined geographical area.

The position involves working in confined spaces, contributing to both capital and operational projects, and taking part in an out-of-hours standby rota. A full UK driving license and NVQ3 or equivalent are required.