Network Maintainer Controller

What You'll Be Doing

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing first-call response to operational incidents and asset failures.
• Carrying out basic electrical and mechanical maintenance activities on wastewater-powered assets.
• Completing fault investigations and root cause analysis to identify long-term solutions and prevent repeat failures.
• Delivering planned, reactive and proactive maintenance activities across operational sites.
• Ensuring all maintenance and regulatory information is recorded accurately and reliably within company systems.
• Reviewing alarm performance data and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Liaising with Wastewater Network teams, contractors and internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring wastewater-powered assets are correctly registered and maintained within corporate asset management systems.
• Supporting initiatives to reduce pollution and flooding incidents arising from asset failures.
• Issuing permits to work and access certificates for contractors and authorised personnel.
• Supporting compliance with Environmental Agency permit requirements and company operational standards.
• Identifying operational and mechanical investment requirements for powered assets.
• Delivering excellent customer service through effective communication and first-time resolution wherever possible.
• Attending customer appointments and responding to customer enquiries, complaints and escalations relating to wastewater-powered assets.
• Contributing to a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance with all health, safety and environmental procedures.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a motivated individual who enjoys a hands-on role, takes ownership of problems and thrives in a fast-paced operational environment.

You'll have:

• A minimum NVQ Level 2 qualification in Mechanical Maintenance or an equivalent technical discipline.
• A basic understanding of mechanical maintenance and the operation of powered assets.
• A general understanding of wastewater network operations and activities (Preferable).
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding abilities.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships across teams and departments.
• Good IT skills and confidence using digital maintenance systems.
• The ability to work independently and use initiative.
• A flexible approach to managing a varied workload.
• A strong commitment to health, safety and operational excellence.
• A full UK manual driving licence.

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Working Pattern

This role offers a varied and dynamic working environment and includes:

• A 5 week shift pattern is in place, averaging 37hrs/week with an operational window from 7am to 7pm, shift includes working one weekend within the 5 week period.
• Shift allowance in addition to the base salary.
• Participation in an out-of-hours standby rota.
• The requirement to respond to emergency call-outs within a reasonable timeframe.
• Working in physically demanding environments, including:
• Climbing ladders
• Working at height
• Accessing manholes
• Entering confined spaces
• Working from access platforms where required

Full training and support will be provided to ensure you develop the skills and competencies needed to succeed in the role.

Development Opportunities

At United Utilities, we are committed to developing our people. Successful candidates will be trained to the company's internal standards for operating and maintaining wastewater-powered assets and will benefit from ongoing technical and professional development opportunities.

Whether you're looking to deepen your maintenance expertise or progress your career within the utilities sector, we'll support your development every step of the way.

Why Join United Utilities?

As one of the UK's leading FTSE 100 companies, we offer a competitive package designed to reward your contribution and support your wellbeing and future career.

Our benefits include:

• 26 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution
• Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus
• Company-funded healthcare plan
• MyGymDiscounts and wellbeing benefits
• Best Doctors service
• Salary Finance support
• Wealth at Work financial wellbeing programmes
• Employee discounts and retail offers
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• ShareBuy scheme
• MORE Choices flexible benefits package
• Enhanced parental leave policies

Join a Team That Keeps the North West Flowing

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team responsible for maintaining and improving critical wastewater infrastructure that protects communities and the environment across the North West.

If you're a mechanically minded maintenance professional looking for a varied, rewarding role with excellent development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us deliver a stronger, greener and healthier North West.