OT Field Technician Electrical

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

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Competitive pension with employer %

Company-funded healthcare plan

Enhanced parental leave schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

United Utilities is seeking an OT Field Technician (Electrical) to join the Operational Technology team at Lostock Water Treatment Works. The role focuses on fault finding, automation and control systems within critical infrastructure.

You will maintain SCADA/PLC based assets, support security and telemetry systems, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable plant performance and safe operations in the North West.

Qualifications

• Completed Electrical or Instrumentation apprenticeship.
• Experience with industrial control and automation systems.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems and PLCs.
• Understanding of remote telemetry and wide area networks.
• Familiar with CCTV, IDS and Access Control Systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Linux in industrial contexts.
• Strong information security practices in critical infrastructure.
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths; full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support plant monitoring, control and automation systems.
• Diagnose faults and implement solutions for recurring issues.
• Support SCADA, PLC, telemetry and related electronic security systems.
• Work with operations and work management teams to deliver high-quality service.
• Manage own workload and priorities to align with business needs.
• Provide progress updates and collaborate for successful delivery.
• Ensure Health & Safety and Information Security compliance.

Skills

Industrial control systems

Automation knowledge

SCADA

PLCs

Remote telemetry

Wide area networks

Electronic security systems

Microsoft Windows

Linux operating systems

IT hardware

Microsoft applications

Information Security best practice

GCSEs Maths included

UK driving licence

Education

Electrical or Instrumentation apprenticeship

Tools

SCADA

PLCs

Control and automation technologies

Remote telemetry systems

Wide area communication technologies

Electronic security systems

Job description

Job Description for: OT Field Technician

Advertised salary: £38346

OT Field Technician (Electrical)

Salary - £38346

Work Type - Onsite

Role Type - Permanent

Employment Type - Full Time

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, apply today and become part of a team that keeps the region running.