Control and Automation Field Engineer
CompanyUnited Utilities
Location
Haverthwaite, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At5/18/2026
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Occupation TypeMetal working production and maintenance fitters
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
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£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
About Us
Controls & Automation Field Engineer
Location: Lancaster / Cumbria / Kendall (Field‑based with flexibility)
Core hours: 8–4 with flexible working | Standby rota required
Help us keep the North West flowing
At United Utilities, we don’t just supply water we support the health, wellbeing and prosperity of millions of people across the North West. As a proud FTSE 100 company and ranked #4 in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can grow, excel and truly belong.
We’re investing heavily in the future of water, wastewater and environmental resilience. Now we’re looking for a skilled Controls & Automation Field Engineer to help us protect essential services, optimise our assets and keep our region running smoothly.
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking engineering community with access to exceptional benefits, including:
You’ll play a vital role in maintaining and improving the industrial control and automation systems that keep our water and wastewater services safe, reliable and efficient. Every day will bring new challenges across our production, catchment, drainage and network operations.
You will:
Controls & Automation Field Engineer
Location: Lancaster / Cumbria / Kendall (Field‑based with flexibility)
Core hours: 8–4 with flexible working | Standby rota required
Help us keep the North West flowing
At United Utilities, we don’t just supply water we support the health, wellbeing and prosperity of millions of people across the North West. As a proud FTSE 100 company and ranked #4 in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can grow, excel and truly belong.
We’re investing heavily in the future of water, wastewater and environmental resilience. Now we’re looking for a skilled Controls & Automation Field Engineer to help us protect essential services, optimise our assets and keep our region running smoothly.
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking engineering community with access to exceptional benefits, including:
- 26 days annual leave, rising to 30 after four years, plus bank holidays
- Competitive pension with up to 14% employer contribution
- 10.5% performance‑related bonus and recognition awards
- Company‑funded healthcare plan
- A culture built on inclusion, innovation and continuous learning
You’ll play a vital role in maintaining and improving the industrial control and automation systems that keep our water and wastewater services safe, reliable and efficient. Every day will bring new challenges across our production, catchment, drainage and network operations.
You will:
- Deliver efficient C&A maintenance, repairs and installations across a wide range of operational assets
- Diagnose and resolve faults on PLCs, SCADA, HMI, telemetry and communication systems
You’ll bring strong technical expertise, a proactive mindset and a commitment to safety and quality. We’re looking for someone with:
- A completed Electrical or Instrumentation apprenticeship
- HNC/HND in Instrumentation, Control & Automation (or equivalent)
- Experience with PLC programming (Siemens or Allen‑Bradley preferred)
- Knowledge of Fieldbus, IP‑based networks and radio communication systems
- Working knowledge of SCADA, HMI, telemetry and industrial communication basics
- Understanding of information security best practice
- A full UK driving licence
- Ability to pass a colour vision assessment
- Experience in water, food processing or similar industrial environments is beneficial
Make a real impact
This is your chance to use your technical expertise to protect essential services, support environmental sustainability and help shape the future of water in the North West. You’ll join a team that values your ideas, invests in your development and celebrates your success.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your C&A career, we’d love to hear from you.