Field Service Engineer; Single-Skilled

Job number UU02995 Country United Kingdom Region Cumbria Location name Workington Waste Water Treatment Works, Siddick, Flimby, Workington, Cumbria Posting End Date 09/01/2026 Band 6a Role Type Permanent Work hours 37 Hours per Week Salary £38,462

Where strategy meets success, join our team.

Salary - £36,805
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Workington Waste Water Treatment Works, Siddick, Flimby, Workington, Cumbria
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.

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.

• 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
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• Share Buy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

You will be responsible for electrical maintenance and technical support to the Wastewater Production team to repair and maintain Wastewater assets.

You’ll be working in a fast paced modern maintenance environment, providing proactive, planned and reactive support in all aspects of your field of expertise, to ensure compliance with company, statutory and regulatory requirements at the same time minimising environmental impact.

As the role can require lone working you’ll need to be comfortable working alone or as part of a team. The role will also include working in confined spaces as well as the opportunity to provide input into capital and operational projects to ensure assets fully meet operational and maintenance requirements. Participation in an out of hour's standby rota is also a requirement.

Your duties will include the following:

• To implement an efficient electrical maintenance and installation service.
• To analyse faults, rectify and ensure correct operation of electrical and systems-based equipment.
• Perform planned and proactive maintenance activities.
• To ensure compliance with all Health & Safety regulations and internal company policies
• To maintain required financial control of a pre-defined budgets.
• 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.

To be considered for this role you must have:

• A valid driving licence
• The ability to work in a team but also alone, be resilient, self-motivated, with strong problem solving skills and possess the required technical competence
• Diagnostic, organisational, planning, communication and computer skills
• Industry Experience
• Experience of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems and associated networks to perform fault diagnostics, assist with disaster recovery and small system modifications
• Ensure that throughout your career that the…