Job Description
Salary - £48,979
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Samlesbury Wastewater Treatment Works, Cuerdale Lane, Samlesbury, Nr Preston, Lancs, PR5 0UY
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.5 Hours per Week
United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.
We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.
We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.
We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.
Benefits
* A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
* A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
* Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
* A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
* MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
* Best Doctors
* Salary Finance
* Wealth at Work courses
* Deals and discounts
* EVolve Car Scheme
* Employee Assistance Plan
* Mental health first aiders
* ShareBuy
* MORE Choices flexible benefits
* Enhanced parental leave schemes
Job Purpose
In this role, you will play a key part in minimising risk and enhancing our service delivery and regulatory standards, ensuring the continuous supply of high-quality water in a safe, efficient, and optimised manner. You will provide analytical expertise by leveraging data and collaborating with colleagues to improve the performance of the water network. Your guidance will support both operational staff and management in making informed decisions about network interventions and best operating practices. Additionally, you will act as an engineering expert, advising local teams to facilitate swift issue resolution and promote capital works initiatives.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
* Identify opportunities to optimise the local water network through detailed analysis and the DOMS process, ensuring service standards, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency.
* Support Water Quality, Public Health, and Network Performance teams by addressing risks, resolving queries, and ensuring timely delivery of assigned actions.
* Apply and maintain hydraulic models at the DMZ level to support planned works, incident response, and proactive network optimisation.
* Provide engineering advice and technical support to internal teams, contractors, and Developer Services, ensuring effective resolution of complex issues and promotion of maintenance projects.
* Liaise with stakeholders to maintain accurate network schematics, support investigations, and contribute to the development of capital maintenance schemes.
Technical Skills & Experience
To be successful in this role you’ll need to have the confidence and ability to propose and/or make decisions affecting the operation and performance of the network assets.
You’ll have extensive and relevant water network experience or have demonstrated technical expertise in another area of the business. You’ll also have:
* Knowledge of the regulatory framework in which the business operates to maintain compliance.
* Understanding of asset management techniques, capital investment and finance, policies and procedures.
* Ability to identify, develop and drive through solutions to a wide range of technical and analytical problems.
* Understanding and working knowledge of hydraulic modelling.
This role may not be eligible for the visa sponsorship
Additional Information
* You will closely align, geographically and operationally, with a Technical Support Officer.
* The role is based in Lancashire County and will predominantly cover the Burnley and Hyndburn DMZs.
You will be expected to attend work as required to respond to emergency situations, in line with a locally agreed rostered arrangement.
We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.