OT Field Technician

United Utilities; Warrington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension up to 14%

Company-funded healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

EVolve electric vehicle scheme

ShareBuy scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

United Utilities is seeking an OT Field Technician (Electrical) to join the Operational Technology team at Lostock Water Treatment Works. You’ll handle fault finding, maintenance, and support for automation systems in a critical utility environment.

Applicants should be electrically qualified, have experience with SCADA/PLC, and hold a UK driving licence. The role is full-time and onsite, with a 37-hour work week and excellent employer rewards.

Qualifications

• Electrical or instrumentation apprenticeship completed.
• Experience with industrial control and automation systems.
• Familiar with SCADA, PLC and telemetry.
• IT hardware familiarity and Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support plant monitoring, control and automation systems.
• Diagnose faults and implement solutions to recurring issues.
• Support SCADA, PLC, telemetry, communications and electronic security systems.
• Collaborate with operations and work management teams to deliver services.
• Ensure Health & Safety and information security compliance.

Skills

Independent working

Relationship building

Fault diagnosis

Problem solving

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Electrical or Instrumentation apprenticeship

Tools

SCADA

PLC

Telemetry systems

Remote telemetry

Windows OS

Linux OS

IT hardware

CCTV / IDS / Access control

Job description

Salary - £38346
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Lostock Water Treatment Works, Off Chorley New Road, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4AQ
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

Help Keep the North West Running

At United Utilities, we provide water and wastewater services to millions of people across the North West. Behind every treatment works, pumping station and network asset is a team of skilled professionals ensuring our operations run safely, securely and efficiently.

We're looking for an OT Field Technician (Electrical) to join our Operational Technology team at Lostock Water Treatment Works. This is an exciting opportunity for an electrically qualified professional who enjoys fault finding, problem solving and working with cutting-edge industrial technology.

If you're passionate about automation, control systems and electrical maintenance, and want to play a key role in supporting critical infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.

Key duties and responsibilities

As an OT Field Technician, you'll be responsible for maintaining and supporting operational technology assets across our water treatment operations. Your work will help ensure the reliable performance of systems that monitor, control and protect essential services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and supporting plant monitoring, control and automation systems
• Diagnosing faults and identifying solutions to recurring maintenance issues
• Supporting SCADA, PLC, telemetry, communications and electronic security systems
• Working closely with operational teams and work management teams to deliver high-quality service
• Managing your own workload and priorities in line with business needs
• Providing progress updates and collaborating with colleagues to ensure successful delivery of work
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Information Security requirements
• Maintaining a strong customer-focused approach with both internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting the efficient operation of critical operational technology infrastructure

Essential skills & experience

We're seeking someone with strong technical knowledge and a proactive approach to problem solving.

You'll ideally have:

• A completed Electrical or Instrumentation apprenticeship
• Experience working with industrial control and automation systems
• Knowledge of:
  • SCADA systems
  • PLC
  • Control and automation technologies
  • Remote telemetry systems
  • Wide area communication technologies
  • Electronic security systems including CCTV, IDS and Access Control Systems
• Understanding of Microsoft and Linux operating systems
• Confidence working with IT hardware and Microsoft applications
• Knowledge of Information Security best practice and critical infrastructure environments
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade 5-9/A-C) including Maths
• A full UK driving licence

Most importantly, you'll be someone who can work independently, build effective relationships and take pride in delivering excellent service.Please note colour vision and qualification checks will take place as part of onboarding if sucessful in role.

Benefits

At United Utilities, our purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people can thrive, develop their careers and bring their whole selves to work.

As a FTSE 100 company, we offer a comprehensive reward package including:

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days with service
• Competitive pension with up to 14% employer contribution
• Up to 7.5% annual performance bonus
• Company-funded healthcare plan
• Enhanced parental leave schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Gym and wellbeing discounts through MyGymDiscounts
• EVolve electric vehicle scheme
• ShareBuy share scheme
• Salary Finance and Wealth at Work support
• Flexible benefits through MORE Choices
• Exclusive employee discounts and offers

Join Us

This is an opportunity to develop your technical expertise while helping to deliver an essential service to communities across the North West.

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.