Mechanical Field Service Engineer

United Utilities are responsible for water and wastewater services in the Northwest of England. Their purpose is to provide great water for a stronger, greener and healthier Northwest.

We will be requiring Mechanical Field Service Engineers to cover an existing workload within United Utilities, field based in various locations around the Northwest (including sites within Cheshire, Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside and Cumbria).

What’s on offer:

• £38,462 salary + up to 7.5% bonus
• 26–30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Up to 14% employer pension contribution
• Company-funded healthcare plan
• EV car scheme, gym discounts, and more
• You’ll need a relevant apprenticeship/NVQ Level 3 or above, a full UK driving license, and desirable experience in a field-based maintenance role.

Role purpose and responsibilities:

• As Mechanical Field Service Engineer you will be responsible for mechanical maintenance and technical support to the water production team to repair and maintain water assets.
• You will be working in a fast-paced maintenance environment, providing proactive, planned and reactive support in all aspects of your field of expertise, to ensure compliance with company, statutory and regulatory requirements at the same time minimising environmental impact.

Essential skills required to be successful in the role:

• You must be a time served apprentice or equivalent, supported with academic qualifications to a minimum of NVQ level 3.
• A full UK driving license is required for the role.
• Industry experience.
• The ability to work in a team but also alone, and sometimes in confined spaces.
• Able and willing to diversify into specialised areas of maintenance, as required, such as chlorine gas systems.
• Diagnostic, organisational, planning, communication and computer skills.

Please apply now for further information or contact kristarae.jones@uuplc.co.uk!