OT Field Technician (Electrical)

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

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Company-funded healthcare plan

Up to 7.5% annual performance bonus

EVolve electric vehicle scheme

ShareBuy share scheme

Gym and wellbeing discounts

Job summary

United Utilities is seeking an OT Field Technician (Electrical) at Lostock Water Treatment Works to maintain and support operational technology across water treatment operations. You will diagnose faults, support SCADA, PLC and telemetry systems, and work with operations teams to maintain reliable assets.

The ideal candidate has an electrical apprenticeship and experience with industrial control systems, with a strong focus on safety and information security.

Qualifications

• Completed Electrical or Instrumentation apprenticeship.
• Experience with industrial control and automation systems.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems, PLCs and remote telemetry.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Industrial control

SCADA

PLCs

Automation technologies

Telemetry systems

Remote communications

Electronic security systems

Microsoft Windows

Linux

IT hardware

Education

Electrical or Instrumentation apprenticeship

Tools

SCADA software

PLC programming tools

Job description

Salary: £38,346 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Working Pattern: Onsite

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.

What You'll Be Doing

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

What We’re Looking For

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
• PLCs
• 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.

Why United Utilities?

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.

If you’re looking for a role where your electrical and operational technology skills can make a real impact, and become part of a team that keeps the region running.