Onsite Mechanical Field Technician | Training & Growth

UNITED UTILITIES GROUP PLC; Stockport; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26 days

Pension with company contributions

Bonus scheme up to 7.5%

Healthcare plan

Gym discounts

Employee assistance program

EVolve Car Scheme

Job summary

UNITED UTILITIES GROUP PLC is seeking Field Service Engineers to perform hands-on maintenance across mechanical assets, pumps, valves, flow meters, and related equipment at Stockport Wastewater Treatment Works. The role requires flexibility, field experience, and the ability to work in confined spaces on-site.

Salary starts at £38,462 for a core skill (Electrical/Mechanical/Instrumentation) and rises to £44,320 with dual skills; full-time, permanent, 37 hours per week, with an on-call standby

Qualifications

• Time served apprentice or equivalent, with NVQ Level 3.
• Full UK driving license.
• Industry experience recommended.
• Ability to work in a team and alone, including confined spaces.
• Willingness to specialise into areas such as chlorine gas systems.
• Good diagnostic, organisational, planning, communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement an efficient mechanical maintenance and installation service.
• Analyse faults, rectify and ensure correct operation of mechanical systems-based equipment.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain financial control of a defined budget.
• Provide asset performance and repair information for corporate systems.
• Analyse and propose solutions to recurring maintenance problems.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Diagnostics

Planning

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3

Apprenticeship

Job description

UNITED UTILITIES GROUP PLC is seeking Field Service Engineers to perform hands-on maintenance across mechanical assets, pumps, valves, flow meters, and related equipment at Stockport Wastewater Treatment Works. The role requires flexibility, field experience, and the ability to work in confined spaces on-site.

Salary starts at £38,462 for a core skill (Electrical/Mechanical/Instrumentation) and rises to £44,320 with dual skills; full-time, permanent, 37 hours per week, with an on-call standby