Instrumentation Field Service Engineer (Flexi Skill)

United Utilities; Chester; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled technician to join their Wastewater Production team. This exciting role focuses on instrumentation and electrical maintenance, ensuring the reliability and compliance of wastewater assets. You'll thrive in a dynamic environment, tackling challenges independently while contributing to team goals. With a commitment to safety and excellence, you'll play a vital role in maintaining essential services. Join a company that values innovation and offers competitive salaries along with development opportunities to advance your career in the water sector.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Development Opportunities

Health and Safety Training

Qualifications

• Time-served apprentice or equivalent qualification in electrical maintenance.
• Experience with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement efficient instrumentation and electrical maintenance services.
• Perform planned and proactive maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Instrumentation Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Fault Analysis

Problem-Solving

PLC Systems

HMI Systems

SCADA Systems

Communication Skills

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

ONC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC

HMI

SCADA

Job description

Job number UU02210
Country: United Kingdom
Region: Cheshire West and Chester
Location: Northwich Wastewater Treatment Works, Winnington Avenue, Winnington, Cheshire, CW8 4EE
Posting End Date: 23/05/2025
Band: 5b
Role Type: Permanent
Work hours: 37 Hours per Week
Salary: £42,411

About us

United Utilities (UU) is committed to delivering great water for a stronger, greener, and healthier North West of England. We prioritize environmental respect, economic support, and societal benefits. We value diversity, inclusion, and innovation, fostering a culture of growth, excellence, and authenticity. As a FTSE 100 company, we offer a range of core benefits reflecting your contributions.

The role

You will be responsible for instrumentation and electrical maintenance and technical support to the Wastewater Production team, focusing on repairing and maintaining wastewater assets. This role involves working in a modern, fast-paced environment, providing proactive and reactive support to ensure compliance with all regulatory and environmental standards.

Key accountabilities

Given the potential for lone working, you should be comfortable working independently or as part of a team. The role includes working in confined spaces and contributing to capital and operational projects to meet operational and maintenance needs. Participation in an out-of-hours standby rota is required. Your duties include:

1. Implementing efficient instrumentation and electrical maintenance and installation services.
2. Fault analysis, rectification, and ensuring correct operation of systems-based equipment.
3. Performing planned and proactive maintenance activities.
4. Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and internal policies.
5. Maintaining financial control within predefined budgets.
6. Providing accurate asset performance and repair information.
7. Analyzing recurring maintenance issues and recommending solutions.
8. Maintaining relevant skills, competence, and recency in all related areas throughout your career.

Skills & experience

Applicants should be a time-served apprentice or hold an equivalent qualification, supported by academic credentials such as HNC or minimum ONC in a relevant technical area of instrumentation or electrical maintenance. Essential requirements include:

• A valid driving license.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, resilience, self-motivation, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to diversify into specialized areas like chlorine gas systems and high voltage installations.
• Diagnostic, organizational, planning, communication, and computer skills.
• Experience with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, including fault diagnostics and system modifications.

Field 8

We rely on our employees to provide excellent service consistently. In return, we offer competitive salaries and development opportunities to foster a thriving career at UU.