Overview
The Role Are you ready to put your mechanical expertise to work where it truly makes a difference? We’re looking for Field Service Engineers who can help us drive efficiency and reduce costs across our operations. In this role, you’ll take on hands-on tasks such as like-for-like replacements of pumps, mixers, valves, flow meters, pipework, and electrical actuators, as well as tank repairs and asset decommissioning. This is a hands-on, multi-skilled role that demands flexibility, the ability to work independently, and readiness to operate in confined spaces. You’ll also contribute to both capital and operational projects, ensuring mechanical assets are designed, installed, and maintained to meet performance and reliability standards. Participation in an out-of-hours standby rota is part of the role.
Role Accountabilities
* To implement an efficient Mechanical maintenance and installation service.
* To analyse faults, rectify and ensure correct operation of Mechanical systems-based equipment.
* Perform preventative and predictive maintenance activities.
* To ensure compliance with all Health & Safety regulations and internal company policies.
* To maintain required financial control of a pre-defined budget.
* To provide reliable, accurate and complete asset performance and repair information for entry into corporate systems.
* To analyse and recommend solutions to recurring maintenance problems.
Essential Skills & Experience
* You must be a time served apprentice or equivalent, supported with academic qualifications to a minimum of NVQ level 3.
* A full UK driving license is required for the role.
* Industry experience.
* The ability to work in a team but also alone, and sometimes in confined spaces.
* Able and willing to diversify into specialised areas of maintenance, as required, such as chlorine gas systems.
* Diagnostic, organisational, planning, communication and computer skills.
About Us
Salary - £38,462
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Barrow-in-Furness District, Barrow, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 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.
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
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