Field Service Engineer Water (single skilled mechanical)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tools provided

Pension

Job summary

United Utilities is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Field Service Engineer for our Nantwich area at Hurleston Water Treatment Works.

You will deliver planned and reactive mechanical maintenance on water assets, diagnose faults, and contribute to improving asset reliability while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Time served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical discipline.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance, engineering, or industrial environments.
• Strong fault-finding, planning and organisational skills.
• Hands on experience with pumps, gearboxes, valves and rotating machinery.
• Willingness to develop additional skills for a multiskilled approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across Water assets.
• Diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and return equipment to service.
• Maintain and improve asset reliability through proactive maintenance and RCA.
• Ensure work complies with Health & Safety legislation, environmental standards and policies.
• Accurately record asset performance, defects and repairs in corporate systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, and support capital and operational projects.
• Manage maintenance activities within agreed budgets where applicable.
• Work independently when required while remaining a collaborative team member.
• Take part in on-call standby rota and work in confined spaces when necessary.

Skills

Pumps

Gearboxes

Valves

Rotating machinery

Fault-finding

Planning

Organisational skills

UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3

Apprenticeship

Job description

• Salary - 40,232
• Work Type - Onsite
• Job Location - Hurleston Water Treatment Works, Chester Road, Hurleston, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6BU
• Role Type - Permanent
• Employment Type - Full Time
• Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

The Role:

Whether you’re a skilled mechanical engineer or looking to broaden your expertise into a multiskilled role, this is an opportunity to do meaningful work while developing your career.

We’re looking for a hands on Mechanical Field Service Engineer to join our team at Hurleston. You’ll work in a modern, fast paced maintenance environment, helping to keep critical Water assets operating safely, efficiently, and in full regulatory compliance.

The role starts with a core mechanical focus, with clear scope to develop additional skills through structured on-the-job training and support. If you already bring secondary skills, we’ll value and build on them.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Deliver planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across Water assets.
• Diagnose faults, carry out effective repairs, and return equipment safely to service.
• Maintain and improve asset reliability through proactive maintenance and root cause analysis.
• Ensure all work complies with Health & Safety legislation, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Accurately record asset performance, defects, and repair data within corporate systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support capital and operational projects.
• Manage maintenance activities within agreed budgets where applicable.
• Work independently when required, while remaining an active and collaborative team member.
• Take part in the on call standby rota and work in confined spaces when necessary.

What We Are Looking For:

• A full UK driving licence (a fully equipped company vehicle is provided for travel between sites).
• Time served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a mechanical discipline.
• Relevant industry experience within mechanical maintenance, engineering, or industrial environments.
• Strong fault-finding, planning, and organisational skills.
• Hands on experience with mechanical assets such as pumps, gearboxes, valves, and rotating machinery.
• A willingness to develop additional skills and support a multiskilled maintenance approach.

What You’ll Get Return:

• A secure role supporting essential Water infrastructure.
• Structured training and development, with opportunities to become multiskilled.
• Company vehicle, tools, and technology to do your job safely and efficiently.
• A supportive team culture with clear expectations and professional standards.
• A competitive pay and benefits package, including standby/overtime arrangements and pension.

Why Join Us:

You’ll be working on critical assets that protect the environment and serve local communities — with real opportunities to grow your skills, increase your technical value, and build a long-term career in the water industry.

If you’re a capable mechanical engineer who wants responsibility, development, and meaningful work, we’d like to hear from you.

About UU

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.

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.