Mechanical Field Service Engineer in Astley

Salary - £40,232

Work Type - Onsite

Job Location - Sweetloves Water Treatment Works, Belmont Road, Astley Bridge, Bolton, BL1 7EB

Role Type - Permanent

Employment Type - Full Time

Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

Whether you’re a skilled mechanical engineer or looking to broaden your expertise into a multiskilled role, this is an opportunity to do meaningful work while developing your career. We’re looking for a hands on Mechanical Field Service Engineer to join our team at Bolton. You’ll work in a modern, fast paced maintenance environment, helping to keep critical Water assets operating safely, efficiently, and in full regulatory compliance. The role starts with a core mechanical focus, with clear scope to develop additional skills through structured on‑job training and support. If you already bring secondary skills, we’ll value and build on them.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Deliver planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across Water assets.
• Diagnose faults, carry out effective repairs, and return equipment safely to service.
• Maintain and improve asset reliability through proactive maintenance and root cause analysis.
• Ensure all work complies with Health & Safety legislation, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Accurately record asset performance, defects, and repair data within corporate systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support capital and operational projects.
• Manage maintenance activities within agreed budgets where applicable.
• Work independently when required, while remaining an active and collaborative team member.
• Take part in the on call standby rota and work in confined spaces when necessary.

What We Are Looking For:

• A full UK driving licence (a fully equipped company vehicle is provided for travel between sites).
• Time served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a mechanical discipline.
• Relevant industry experience within mechanical maintenance, engineering, or industrial environments.
• Strong fault‑finding, planning, and organisational skills.
• Hands on experience with mechanical assets such as pumps, gearboxes, valves, and rotating machinery.
• A willingness to develop additional skills and support a multiskilled maintenance approach.

What You Will Get In Return:

• A secure role supporting essential Water infrastructure.
• Structured training and development, with opportunities to become multiskilled.
• Company vehicle, tools, and technology to do your job safely and efficiently.
• A supportive team culture with clear expectations and professional standards.
• A competitive pay and benefits package, including standby/overtime arrangements and pension.

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.

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.