Field Technical Officer

Job number UU03489 Country United Kingdom Region Cheshire West and Chester Location name Warrington North Wastewater Treatment Works, Gatewarth Industrial Est, Off Liverpool Road, Sankey Bridges, Warrington, WA5 1DS
Posting End Date 22/01/2026 Band 5a Role Type Permanent Work hours 37 Hours per Week Salary £48,979

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.

Salary - £48,979
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Warrington North Wastewater Treatment Works, Gatewarth Industrial Est, Off Liverpool Road, Sankey Bridges, Warrington, WA5 1DS

Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

• 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
• My Gym Discounts  - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions

Our successful Field Technical Officer will be responsible for all scientific and practical technical input to the Wastewater Production Manager, Process Controllers and Operators, to achieve regulatory, financial, customer and key business performance targets. You will also ensure all assets are managed to optimal efficiency within agreed budgetary targets whilst meeting all regulatory compliance and Customer Service standards. To include but not limited to UWWTD, PPC, UV, WML, WRA, Flow, HACCP, Self-Reporting.

• To analyse and interpret operational performance information, proactively identifying and implementing corrective actions within Health and Safety requirements; and escalating regulatory or performance risks to the Production Manager as appropriate.
• To create, develop, implement and report action plans to ensure all wastewater process activities comply with legislation and regulatory obligations whilst achieving internal Company performance targets.
• To work within a team of Hub Technical Officers, Process Controllers and Process Operators to deliver regulatory compliance and performance.
• To provide scientific, technical and practical direction required for the short and medium term operation of wastewater treatment assets.
• Assess and review workforce scheduling and other enhancement options in order to recommend corrective action
• Identify operational problems and existing asset needs relating to compliance, efficiency, asset availability, Health and Safety and optimisation. Assess and review enhancement options in order to recommend corrective action.
• To analyse and explain operational performance data and review performance reports with the Production Manager.
• To be proactively involved with site and district action planning to ensure compliance and optimise the operation and maintenance of treatment assets.
• Contribute to the provision of district information for regulatory returns and EA correspondence.
• To take a lead role in ensuring quality assurance documents are developed and maintained in alignment with business…