Mechanical Field Service Engineer - Water & Biogas Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension up to 14% employer

Healthcare plan

EVolve Car Scheme

Employee Assistance Plan

Mental health support

Job summary

United Utilities is seeking a Mechanical Field Service Engineer to deliver expert maintenance and technical support for mechanical systems and powered assets across our sites, with a focus on safety, efficiency and reliability. The role involves working in confined spaces and participating in standby rotas, supporting anaerobic digestion and dewatering plants.

You will operate within UU’s Health & Safety framework, acting as PCW where needed, maintaining asset data, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Time served apprentice or equivalent with NVQ Level 3.
• Full UK driving license.
• Industry experience.
• Ability to work in a team but also alone, and sometimes in confined spaces.
• Willing to diversify into specialised areas such as chlorine gas systems.
• Diagnostic, organisational, planning, communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Performing planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across multiple sites.
• Acting as the Person Controlling the Works (PCW) for mechanical activities carried out by framework contractors.
• Collaborating with the Process Controller to support telemetry alarm settings and asset performance.
• Maintaining accurate mechanical asset data and maintenance records in corporate systems.
• Supporting environmental compliance by ensuring assets meet Environment Agency standards.
• Minimising downtime and identifying root causes of inefficiencies to implement long-term solutions.
• Coordinating and supporting contractors during mechanical project delivery or site interventions.

Education

NVQ Level 3

Time served apprentice

Job description

United Utilities is seeking a Mechanical Field Service Engineer to deliver expert maintenance and technical support for mechanical systems and powered assets across our sites, with a focus on safety, efficiency and reliability. The role involves working in confined spaces and participating in standby rotas, supporting anaerobic digestion and dewatering plants.

You will operate within UU’s Health & Safety framework, acting as PCW where needed, maintaining asset data, and contributing to