Instrumentation Field Service Engineer

United Utilities; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 34,615 - 42,308; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave package of 26 days

Competitive pension scheme

Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Gym and wellness benefits

Employee Assistance Plan

Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job summary

United Utilities is looking for an Instrumentation Field Service Engineer to provide expert maintenance and technical support in a fast-paced environment in Nottingham, England. The role requires a full UK driving licence, field service experience, and strong diagnostic skills. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with regulations, tackle maintenance issues, and contribute to projects. Benefits include a competitive pension, annual leave of up to 30 days, and a performance-related bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required due to the mobile nature of the role.
• Proven experience in an electrical maintenance or engineering role.
• Familiarity with maintaining, calibrating, and servicing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instrumentation maintenance and installation service.
• Diagnose and fix faults with precision.
• Carry out planned tasks to prevent issues.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of flow and level instruments

Health & Safety awareness

Field service experience

Team player

Education

Time-served apprentice or equivalent

Academic qualification(s)

Job description

Role

Are you ready to take on a hands‑on role where no two days are the same? As an Instrumentation Field Service Engineer, you’ll play a key part in keeping our assets running smoothly by delivering expert maintenance and technical support to our Production team.

Working in a fast‑paced, modern maintenance environment, you’ll be at the forefront of proactive, planned, and reactive support—making a real impact every day. Your expertise will help ensure we stay compliant with all company, statutory, and regulatory standards, all while helping to protect the environment.

But that’s not all—you’ll also have the chance to shape the future of our operations by contributing to capital and operational projects, ensuring our assets are built with maintenance and performance in mind from day one.

This role offers a great mix of independence and teamwork. You’ll need to be comfortable working solo at times, but you’ll also collaborate closely with a supportive team when needed.

Please note

• This role involves working in confined spaces.
• You’ll also take part in an out‑of‑hours standby rota, so flexibility is key.

Role Accountabilities

• Deliver a high‑quality, efficient instrumentation maintenance and installation service that keeps everything running like clockwork.
• Diagnose and fix faults with precision—making sure all instrumentation and systems‑based equipment are operating at their best.
• Take a proactive approach to maintenance, carrying out planned tasks to prevent issues before they arise.
• Champion safety by ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety regulations and internal policies.
• Manage budgets effectively and maintain financial control.
• Provide accurate, reliable asset performance and repair data to feed into corporate systems.
• Tackle recurring maintenance issues head‑on by analysing root causes and recommending long‑term solutions.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Qualifications – time‑served apprentice or equivalent, supported with academic qualification(s).
• Full UK driving licence is essential due to the mobile nature of the role.
• Field service experience – proven experience in an electrical maintenance or engineering role, ideally in a field‑based or utilities environment.
• Fault‑finding expertise – strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills across electrical systems, controls, and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of flow, level & measurable instruments – familiarity with maintaining, calibrating and servicing equipment, particularly in water, wastewater, or similar process industries.
• Health & Safety awareness – solid understanding of safe systems of work, risk assessments, and permit‑to‑work systems.
• Team player – comfortable working independently while maintaining strong communication and collaboration with on‑site teams and contractors.

This role may not be eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits

• Annual leave package of 26 days, increasing to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), plus 8 bank holidays.
• Competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined.
• Up to 7.5% performance‑related bonus scheme and recognition awards for outstanding achievements.
• Comprehensive healthcare plan through company‑funded scheme.
• Gym and wellness benefit offering up to 25% off on memberships and digital fitness subscriptions.
• Best Doctors coverage.
• Salary Finance.
• Wealth at Work courses.
• Deals and discounts.
• EVolve Car Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Mental health first aiders.
• Share‑Buy programme.
• MORE Choices flexible benefits.
• Enhanced parental leave schemes.

Salary

£38,462

Work Type

Onsite

Job Location

North West, United Kingdom

Role Type

Permanent

Employment Type

Full Time

Working Hours

37.0 Hours per Week