Instrumentation Field Service Engineer
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Occupation Type
Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
The Role
Are you ready for a hands-on role where no two days are the same? Joining us as an Instrumentation Field Service Engineer, you’ll play a crucial part in keeping our sites running smoothly by delivering expert maintenance and technical support across our operations.
Working in a fast-paced and modern maintenance environment, you’ll be right at the centre of proactive, planned, and reactive support—making a real impact every single day. You’ll help us stay compliant with company, statutory and regulatory standards, all while supporting the protection of our environment.
You’ll also shape the future of our assets by contributing to key capital and operational projects, ensuring what we build today performs reliably tomorrow.
This role offers the perfect balance of independence and teamwork—sometimes you’ll be out working alone, other times you’ll collaborate closely with a supportive, skilled team.
A Note About Skills And Development
You’ll join us as an Instrumentation Engineer (single skill) from day one.
But don’t worry—if your goal is to develop into a flexi-skilled engineer, we’ll fully support you.
Please note
Are you ready for a hands-on role where no two days are the same? Joining us as an Instrumentation Field Service Engineer, you’ll play a crucial part in keeping our sites running smoothly by delivering expert maintenance and technical support across our operations.
Working in a fast-paced and modern maintenance environment, you’ll be right at the centre of proactive, planned, and reactive support—making a real impact every single day. You’ll help us stay compliant with company, statutory and regulatory standards, all while supporting the protection of our environment.
You’ll also shape the future of our assets by contributing to key capital and operational projects, ensuring what we build today performs reliably tomorrow.
This role offers the perfect balance of independence and teamwork—sometimes you’ll be out working alone, other times you’ll collaborate closely with a supportive, skilled team.
A Note About Skills And Development
You’ll join us as an Instrumentation Engineer (single skill) from day one.
But don’t worry—if your goal is to develop into a flexi-skilled engineer, we’ll fully support you.
Please note
- This role involves working in confined spaces
- You’ll take part in an out-of-hours standby rota, so flexibility is essential
- You will join us as a single-skilled Instrumentation Engineer on a salary of £38,462
- As you develop into a flexi-skilled engineer, your salary will increase to £44,320 in line with your newly gained competencies
- Our tailored training and upskilling pathways are designed to help you get there.
- 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
- Deliver high-quality, efficient instrumentation maintenance and installation work to keep assets operating at their best
- Diagnose and resolve faults with accuracy across instrumentation and systems-based equipment
- Carry out proactive and planned maintenance activities to prevent issues before they happen
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations and internal procedures
- Maintain effective budget and cost control
- Provide clear, accurate asset performance and repair data to feed into our corporate systems
- Analyse recurring issues and recommend long-term solutions.
- A recognised, time-served apprenticeship (or equivalent) supported by relevant academic qualifications
- Full UK driving licence (mobile field-based role)
- Proven experience in an instrumentation, electrical maintenance, or engineering role—ideally in a field-based or utilities/process environment
Salary - £38,462
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Barrow-in-Furness District, Barrow, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
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 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.
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.