Location flexibility: 3 office days / week – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
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We are seeking a hands-on Electrical Field Service Engineer to join our production team. This is a varied role within an industrial utilities’ environment, where you will be responsible for maintaining, fault-finding, and improving critical water and wastewater assets. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance, reliability, and continuous improvement across the site.
A typical day may include fault finding a three-phase pump circuit in the morning, completing planned maintenance on control panels in the afternoon, and supporting automation improvements or contractor works as required.
The role offers a strong blend of planned maintenance, reactive fault finding, and improvement work, with excellent long-term stability and development opportunities.
What you'll be doing
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive electrical works
Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults to minimise downtime and ensure asset reliability
Working on a range of industrial electrical systems across operational sites
Supporting capital and operational project work
Working safely in confined spaces and highrisk environments
Collaborating with internal teams and supervising electrical contractors
Accurately recording maintenance activities and complying with safety procedures
Participating in a standby rota (1 in 6 *each sites does vary) supporting critical assets, with standby payments in addition to salary where applicable
Full UK driving licence (essential – company van provided)
Strong health and safety awareness
Ability to read electrical drawings and technical documentation
Willingness to participate in the standby rota
Who This Role Suits
This role is ideal for an experienced industrial electrician or electrical engineer who enjoys hands-on fault finding, working on critical infrastructure, and wants stable, long-term employment with a strong benefits package and clear development opportunities.
What we offer
Salary starting at £40,232, with the ability to earn more once further training is completed.
Company van with fuel for work‑related travel
Standby rota 1:6, with related standby payments
26–30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Up to 14% employer pension contribution
5% annual bonus scheme
Comprehensive health, wellbeing, and healthcare benefits
Ongoing training and development to support multi‑skilling and career progression
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
About Us
Salary - 40,232 Work Type - Onsite Job Location - Kendal Wastewater Treatment Works, Wattsfield Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5JN 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.
Working at United Utilities
3 office days / week – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
A little flex time
Company employees:
7,500
Gender diversity (m:f):
65:35
Hiring in countries
United Kingdom
Office Locations
Company benefits
26 days annual leave + bank holidays
Annual bonus – Bonus levels vary depending on your role grade
Buy or sell annual leave – Buy or sell up to 5 days per year
Death in service – covered for 4 times pensionable earnings
Cinema discounts
Employee recognition scheme – Colleague led recognition scheme with monthly winners
Cycle to work scheme
Dental coverage
Collaboration spaces
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Employee assistance programme
Enhanced maternity leave – Up to 26 weeks leave at full pay
Enhanced pension match/contribution – Up to 21% combined contributions
Enhanced sick days
Ergonomic workstations
Faith rooms
Family health insurance
Further education support – Ongoing learning opportunities through apprenticeships and vocational training
Gym membership – On-site gym at our head office & discounts on local gyms for those not based there
Health cash plan
Health insurance
In house training
Mental health days – 1 wellbeing day per year (in addition to annual leave)
Mental health first aiders
Compassionate leave
Enhanced paternity leave – Up to 4 weeks leave at full pay
Mental health platform access – Offering mental health consultations, health checks, digital fitness resources, and wellbeing support.
On-site gym
Open to compressed hours
Open to part time work for some roles
Adoption leave
Private GP service – via our virtual GP - available to you and your loved ones
Professional subscriptions
Referral bonus – of £500
Neonatal leave
Reservist leave – Reservists/Army Reserve with 6 months service are entitled to 10 days paid leave per year to attend the annual training camp.
