Job Description

Location:

North West, United Kingdom

Salary:

38,462

Contract Type:

Permanent | Full Time | 37 hours/week

Work Type:

Onsite

The Role

We're looking for a qualified and proactive Electrical Field Service Engineer to join our operations team, supporting the performance and reliability of essential water and wastewater treatment assets across the North West.

This is a hands-on, field-based role where you'll carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of electrical equipment--from pumps and motors to control panels and instrumentation. You'll play a key part in keeping our infrastructure running safely and efficiently, while ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.

You'll work independently across multiple sites, managing your time effectively and collaborating with colleagues and contractors to deliver high-quality service.

Key Responsibilities

Perform electrical maintenance and repairs on pumps, motors, panels, sensors, and control systems. Diagnose and resolve faults quickly to minimise downtime and maintain operational performance. Ensure all work complies with health, safety, environmental, and electrical standards. Maintain accurate records of completed work, asset condition, and recommendations. Identify opportunities to improve asset reliability and energy efficiency. Collaborate with site operators, engineers, and contractors to ensure smooth service delivery. Travel across designated sites within the region, responding to priority tasks as needed.

Essential Skills & Experience

Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications in electrical engineering. Full UK driving licence (due to the mobile nature of the role). Proven experience in electrical maintenance or engineering, ideally in a field-based or utilities environment. Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across electrical systems, controls, and instrumentation.

Benefits

26 days annual leave (rising to 30 days with service), plus 8 bank holidays. Competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution. Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus and recognition awards. Company-funded healthcare plan. Discounts on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions. Access to financial wellbeing tools and resources. EVolve car scheme and ShareBuy options. Enhanced parental leave and employee assistance programme.

About United Utilities

United Utilities delivers essential water and wastewater services to millions of customers across the North West. As a FTSE 100 company, we're committed to sustainability, innovation, and creating long-term value for our communities.

We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Join us and be part of a team that values your contribution and supports your professional growth.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 38,462.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Employee stock purchase plan Free or subsidised travel Gym membership Life insurance Sick pay
Work Location: On the road