Salary - £38,462
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
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.
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
You will be responsible for mechanical maintenance, providing technical support to the Water Production team to repair and maintain water assets. Working in a fast-paced, modern maintenance environment, you will offer proactive, planned, and reactive support in all aspects of your expertise, ensuring compliance with company, statutory, and regulatory requirements while minimising environmental impact.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Delivering Efficient Maintenance: Implement mechanical maintenance and installation services with precision.
- Problem-Solving: Analyse faults, rectify issues, and ensure the smooth operation of electrical instrumentation and systems-based equipment.
- Proactive Maintenance: Perform planned and proactive maintenance activities to keep everything running smoothly.
- Safety First: Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety regulations and internal company policies.
- Financial: Maintain financial control of predefined budgets.
- Data Accuracy: Provide reliable, accurate, and complete asset performance and repair information for entry into corporate systems.
- Innovative Solutions: Analyse and recommend solutions to recurring maintenance problems
Technical Skills & Experience
To be considered for this role you must have:
- Extensive experience as a mechanical engineer.
- Proven ability to analyse faults and implement comprehensive reactive solutions.
- Previous experience in the water industry (desirable).
During the assessment process, we will also look for:
- Strong communication skills.
- Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and technical understanding.
- Flexibility and adaptability to manage conflicting priorities effectively
A full UK driving licence is essential for this role. Unfortunately, we cannot consider your application without it.
This role may not be eligible for the visa sponsorship
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.
