Electrical Field Service Engineer

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

United Utilities’ Purpose

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.

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

Job Purpose

Are you an electrically minded problem solver who thrives in the field? Ready to take your skills from workshop to waterworks? We’re looking for a hands‑on qualified 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.

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 any further 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 your time efficiently and responding to priority tasks when required.

Essential Skills

• Electrical qualifications – you must be a time‑served apprentice or equivalent, supported with academic qualification(s).
• Full UK driving licence is 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.

This role may not be eligible for the visa sponsorship.

Additional Information

We are currently seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join our team, with a clear and supported pathway to develop Instrumentation or Mechanical engineering capabilities. This role is offered initially as a single‑skilled position, with the opportunity to upskill into a flexi‑skilled role through our in‑house technical training programme. Upon successful completion of training and competency sign‑off in the secondary discipline, the role will transition to a flexi‑skilled position. The starting salary for this role 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.

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.