Electrical Field Service Engineer – United Utilities
Salary & Location
Salary – £38,462
Work Type – Onsite
Job Location – Franklaw Water Treatment Works, Catterall Lane, Catterall, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0PJ
Role Type – Permanent
Employment Type – Full Time
Working Hours – 37.0 Hours per Week
Job Purpose
We’re looking for a hands‑on, forward‑thinking Electrical Field Service Engineer to join our dedicated operations team, keeping essential treatment sites running smoothly. You’ll play a key role in maintaining, repairing, and optimising critical assets—from pumps and panels to control systems. This is your chance to work on critical infrastructure that keeps communities flowing.
Benefits
* A generous annual leave package of 26 days, increasing to 30 days after four years of service (one day per year), plus 8 bank holidays
* Competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
* Up to 7.5% performance‑related bonus scheme and recognition awards for outstanding achievements
* Comprehensive healthcare plan through our company‑funded scheme
* MyGymDiscounts – up to 25% off 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, and enhanced parental leave schemes
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
* Electrical Maintenance & Repair – Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical equipment including pumps, motors, panels, sensors, and control systems across water and wastewater treatment sites
* Fault Diagnosis – Respond quickly and effectively to electrical faults or breakdowns, using technical expertise to minimise downtime and maintain site performance
* Compliance & Safety – Ensure all work complies with health, safety, and environmental regulations, electrical standards, and company policies, prioritising safe systems of work at all times
* Documentation & Reporting – Maintain accurate records of work completed, including asset condition, repair history, and recommendations
* Asset Optimisation – Support the improvement of plant performance by identifying opportunities to enhance reliability, reduce energy consumption, and prevent recurring issues
* Collaboration – Work closely with site‑based operators, mechanical engineers, and contractors to ensure seamless service delivery and strong communication
* Mobile Coverage – Travel across designated sites within your region, managing time efficiently and responding to priority tasks when required
Essential Skills
* Electrical qualifications – Time‑served apprentice or equivalent, supported with academic qualification(s)
* Full UK driving license – Essential due to the mobile nature of the role
* Field service experience – Proven experience in an electrical maintenance or engineering role, ideally in a field‑based or utilities environment
* Fault‑finding expertise – Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills across electrical systems, controls, and instrumentation
* Knowledge of pumps and motors – Familiarity with maintaining and servicing rotating equipment, particularly in water, wastewater, or similar process industries
* Health & Safety awareness – Solid understanding of safe systems of work, risk assessments, and permit‑to‑work systems
* Team player – Comfortable working independently while maintaining strong communication and collaboration with on‑site teams and contractors
Additional Information
This role may not be eligible for the visa sponsorship. The starting salary is £38,462, with progression to £44,320 once fully trained and signed off in the secondary skill. This is an excellent opportunity for career development within a supportive and forward‑thinking engineering environment.
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