Instrumentation Field Service Engineers

Reed; Warrington; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment provider in Warrington seeks an experienced Instrumentation Field Service Engineer to support United Utilities. The role requires a full UK driving license, relevant qualifications, and strong problem-solving skills. You will manage equipment maintenance and collaborate with a team, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Competitive salary of £38,462 plus bonuses and benefits including up to 14% pension contribution and healthcare plan.

Benefits

£38,462 salary

Up to 7.5% bonus

26–30 days annual leave

Up to 14% employer pension contribution

Company-funded healthcare plan

Electric vehicle car scheme

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving license due to the mobile nature of the role.
• Proven experience in electrical maintenance or engineering, ideally in a field-based environment.
• Familiarity with maintaining, calibrating, and servicing equipment in water or wastewater industries.

Responsibilities

• Deliver maintenance and technical support to the Production team.
• Work independently and collaboratively within the team.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Manage budgets effectively and maintain financial control.
• Analyze root causes of recurring maintenance issues.

Skills

Fault-finding expertise

Time served apprentice or equivalent

Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of flow, level & measurable instruments

Health & Safety awareness

Field service experience

Team player

Education

Relevant apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 or above

Job description

Overview

Reed Talent Solutions area specialist provider of permanent, contract, temporary and outsourced recruitment solutions supporting United Utilities.

We will be requiring Instrumentation Field Service Engineers to cover an existing workload within United Utilities, field based in various locations around the Northwest.

What’s on offer

• £38,462 salary + upto 7.5% bonus


• 26–30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays


• Upto 14% employer pension contribution


• Company-funded healthcare plan


• Electric vehicle car scheme, gym discounts, and more

You’ll need a relevant apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 or above, a full UK driving license, and desirable experience in a field-based maintenance role.

Role purpose and responsibilities

• 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.


• 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 - Delivering a high-quality, efficient instrumentation maintenance and installation service that keeps everything running like clockwork.


• Diagnosing and fixing faults with precision—making sure all instrumentation and systems-based equipment are operating at their best.


• Taking a proactive approach to maintenance, carrying out planned tasks to prevent issues before they arise.


• Championing safety by ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety regulations and internal policies.


• Keeping a close eye on the numbers by managing budgets effectively and maintaining financial control.


• Providing accurate, reliable asset performance and repair data to feed into our corporate systems—your insights will help drive smarter decisions.


• Tackling recurring maintenance issues head-on by analysing root causes and recommending long-term solutions.

Essential skills

• Qualifications – you must be a time served apprentice or equivalent, supported with academic qualification(s).


• Full UK driving license 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.

Please apply now for further information!