Job Description

Job number

UU04245

Country

United Kingdom

Region

Bolton

Location name

Lostock Water Treatment Works, Off Chorley New Road, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4AQ

Posting End Date

17/12/2025

Band

4b

Role Type

Permanent

Work hours

37 Hours per Week

Salary

"Competitive Salary"

Job Opportunity: Control & Automation Engineer

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Location:

Field-based across the North West (Base: Lostock or South Warrington)

Organisation:

United Utilities (FTSE 100 Company)



At

United Utilities (UU)

, we're proud to be ranked

#11 in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List

. Diversity, inclusion, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and truly be themselves.



Our mission is clear:

to deliver high-quality water for a stronger, greener, healthier, North West of England

. We're committed to protecting the environment, supporting the economy, and creating long-term value for our colleagues, customers, and communities.

Why Join Us?

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Joining UU means becoming part of a thriving FTSE 100 company with outstanding benefits designed to recognise your contribution:

Generous annual leave

: 26 days + 8 bank holidays (rising to 30 days after 4 years)

Competitive pension scheme

: Up to 14% employer contribution (21% combined) + life cover

Performance-related bonus

: 10.5% plus recognition awards for outstanding achievements

Comprehensive healthcare plan

: Company-funded private scheme for peace of mind

Standby rota allowance

: Additional payments for callouts

The Role

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We are looking for a

Control & Automation Field Engineer

to provide industrial control and automation (C&A) maintenance and engineering support across our water and wastewater operations.



You'll play a vital role in ensuring the

security of supplies

, delivering the

best quality water and wastewater services

, and keeping our operational assets performing at their best.

Key Responsibilities

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Diagnose and rectify faults on automation systems, IP networks, instrumentation, telemetry, and field bus systems Deliver efficient C&A maintenance and installation services to meet safety, quality, and performance standards Carry out planned maintenance (e.g., PLC backup batteries/software updates and ensuring all equipment software/ configuration is backed up to a defined standard) Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and company policies Optimise control systems and improve performance Train and assess apprentices and colleagues to build technical expertise Provide accurate asset performance data to support analysis and improvements Issuing and administration of the ICA authorisation permits. Occasional collaboration with capital/ operational projects Participate in a callout rota (1 in 6)

What We're Looking For

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Formal Electrical or Instrumentation apprenticeship + HNC/HND in Instrumentation, Control & Automation, or alternative qualification (e.g. degree) with appropriate extensive experience. Strong knowledge of PLCs (legacy and current), SCADA, HMI, telemetry devices, and communication networks Understanding of Fieldbus, IP-based networks, and radio systems Awareness of Information Security best practices Full UK driving licence
? Experience of fault diagnosis and rectification on automations systems
Proactive, motivated, and able to work independently or within a team

If you're passionate about engineering, problem-solving, and contributing to a greener future, we'd love to hear from you.



We may be unable to offer sponsorship for this position.