OT Field Technician (Electrical) – SCADA & PLC Systems

United Utilities

Newby Bridge

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 42,000

Full time

2 days ago
Be an early applicant

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave
Company pension
Performance bonus
Healthcare plan
Enhanced parental leave
Employee assistance programme
Wellbeing discounts
EVolve electric vehicle scheme
ShareBuy scheme

Job summary

United Utilities, a major North West utility, is seeking an OT Field Technician (Electrical) to join the Operational Technology team at Lostock Water Treatment Works. You will maintain and support OT assets across water treatment operations, ensuring monitoring, control and protection of critical services.

The ideal candidate has an electrical or instrumentation apprenticeship, experience with SCADA/PLCs, and a proactive problem-solving approach.

Qualifications

  • Electrical or instrumentation apprenticeship completed.
  • Experience with industrial control and automation systems.
  • GCSE Maths (Grade 5-9/A-C) and full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and support plant monitoring, control and automation systems.
  • Diagnose faults and implement recurring maintenance improvements.
  • Support SCADA, PLC, telemetry, communications and electronic security systems.
  • Collaborate with operations and work management teams for high-quality service.
  • Manage workload and priorities per business needs.
  • Provide progress updates and ensure delivery of work.
  • Ensure Health & Safety and Information Security compliance.
  • Maintain customer-focused approach with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support reliable operation of OT infrastructure.

Skills

Electrical apprenticeship
Industrial control systems
SCADA systems
PLCs
Remote telemetry
IT literacy (Windows/Linux)
Analytical/problem solving
Independent working

Education

Electrical or Instrumentation apprenticeship

Job description

United Utilities, a major North West utility, is seeking an OT Field Technician (Electrical) to join the Operational Technology team at Lostock Water Treatment Works. You will maintain and support OT assets across water treatment operations, ensuring monitoring, control and protection of critical services.

The ideal candidate has an electrical or instrumentation apprenticeship, experience with SCADA/PLCs, and a proactive problem-solving approach.

Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop your file here.
Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

OT Field Technician (Electrical) – Automation & SCADA
OT Field Technician (Electrical) – Automation & SCADA

United Utilities • Bolton

On-site
GBP 35,000 - 42,000
26 days annual leave
Company-funded healthcare plan
Up to 7.5% annual performance bonus
+3
OT Electrical Field Technician – Industrial Automation
OT Electrical Field Technician – Industrial Automation

United-Utilities • Bolton

On-site
GBP 35,000 - 42,000
26 days annual leave + bank holidays
Competitive pension with employer cont
Company-funded healthcare plan
+3
OT Field Technician
OT Field Technician

United Utilities • Newby Bridge

On-site
GBP 35,000 - 42,000
26 days annual leave
Company pension
Performance bonus
+6
OT Field Technician (Electrical)
OT Field Technician (Electrical)

United Utilities • Bolton

On-site
GBP 35,000 - 42,000
26 days annual leave
Company-funded healthcare plan
Up to 7.5% annual performance bonus
+3
OT Field Technician
OT Field Technician

United-Utilities • Bolton

On-site
GBP 35,000 - 42,000
26 days annual leave + bank holidays
Competitive pension with employer cont
Company-funded healthcare plan
+3
OT Control Systems Technician - SCADA & PLC Expert
OT Control Systems Technician - SCADA & PLC Expert

Wessex Water • Bristol

On-site
GBP 30,000 - 45,000
Up to 20% pension contribution
25 days' holiday rising to 28
Healthcare package
+4
Field OT Technician: SCADA, PLCs & Industrial Controls
Field OT Technician: SCADA, PLCs & Industrial Controls

Field Source • Hemel Hempstead

On-site
GBP 35,000 - 48,000
Lead OT Engineer: SCADA, PLC & Industrial Networks
Lead OT Engineer: SCADA, PLC & Industrial Networks

Anglian Water Services • Norwich

On-site
GBP 55,000 - 75,000
Private health care
Double match pension
Virtual GP
+6
OT Field Engineer: PLC/SCADA, IoT & ICA Delivery (Leeds)
OT Field Engineer: PLC/SCADA, IoT & ICA Delivery (Leeds)

Sweco • Leeds

On-site
GBP 40,000 - 60,000
Flexible and hybrid working
Competitive pension contribution
Life Assurance
+9
OT/ SCADA Technician
OT/ SCADA Technician

Field Source • Hemel Hempstead

On-site
GBP 35,000 - 48,000