Instrumentation Field Service Engineer

UNITED UTILITIES; Chester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider is looking for a skilled technician to ensure the effective maintenance of water assets. Responsibilities include providing technical support and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate is a qualified apprentice with HNC or ONC in a technical field and has experience with PLC and SCADA systems. The company values diversity and offers a supportive environment with various career development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Must be a time served apprentice or equivalent with academic qualifications.
• Desire to work towards accredited qualification relevant to the role.
• Industry experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for instrumentation maintenance and technical support.
• Work in confined spaces and participate in standby rota.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Instrumentation maintenance

Problem-solving skills

Diagnostic skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

HNC or ONC equivalent in technical area

Tools

PLC

HMI

SCADA systems

Job description

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for instrumentation maintenance and technical support to the Water Production team to repair and maintain water assets. You will be working in a fast‑paced modern maintenance environment, providing proactive, planned and reactive support in all aspects of your field of expertise, to ensure compliance with company, statutory and regulatory requirements at the same time minimising environmental impact.

Key accountabilities include working alone or as part of a team, operating in confined spaces, providing input into capital and operational projects, and participation in an out of hour’s standby rota.

• Implement an efficient instrumentation maintenance and installation service.
• Analyse faults, rectify and ensure correct operation of instrumentation and systems‑based equipment.
• Perform planned and proactive maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety regulations and internal company policies.
• Maintain required financial control of a pre‑defined budget.
• Provide reliable, accurate and complete asset performance and repair information for entry into corporate systems.
• Analyse and recommend solutions to recurring maintenance problems.

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 a relevant technical area. A desire to work towards flexi skilling leading to an accredited qualification or standard that is relevant to your role is also required.

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.

Desirable Criteria

• Ensure that throughout your career that the required skills, competence and recency in all relevant subject matter are maintained.
• Where appropriate, possess a sound working knowledge of Simocode, Profibus and similar industrial technology systems.

Company Overview

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

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.