Job number UU06559 Country United Kingdom Region Liverpool Location name Southport Wastewater Treatment Works, Coastal Road, Crossens, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9YL Posting End Date 21/10/2026 Band 6a Role Type Permanent Work hours 37 Hours per Week Salary £40232
The Role
Whether you're a skilled mechanical engineer or looking to broaden your expertise into a multi-skilled 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 Southport Wastewater Treatment Works.You'll work in a modern, fast-paced maintenance environment, helping to keep critical Wastewater 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-the-job training and support. If you already bring secondary skills, we'll value and build on them.
What you'll be doing
- Deliver planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across wastewater 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're 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 multi-skilled maintenance approach.
What you'll get in return
- Structured training and development, with opportunities to become multi-skilled.
- 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.
You'll be working on critical assets that protect the environment and serve local communities - with real opportunities to grow your skills, increase your technical value, and build a long - term career in the water industry.
Joining United Utilities means joining a business that invests in you. Our benefits include:
- Competitive salary + standby payments
- Company pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution
- 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays, rising with service plus you also have the option to purchase holiday.
- Membership discounts, including gym, retail, travel and technology schemes
- Free mental health support and wellbeing tools
- Life assurance
- Full training and support, including specialist mechanical training
- Opportunities to diversify into specialist areas (e.g., chlorine gas systems)
- A clear development pathway to upskill into a Flexi Skilled Engineer, giving you broader technical capability across multiple disciplines and increasing your future progression opportunities.
- Career progression across engineering, operations and project delivery
About Us
Salary - £40232
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Southport Wastewater Treatment Works, Coastal Road, Crossens, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9YL
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.
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