
Manchester, UK
£45,760 – £60,000 per annum
Multiple Locations (UK)
Leeds, UK
£30,000 – £35,000 per annum
Plymouth, UK
Salary - £38346
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Haverthwaite Wastewater Treatment Works, Haverthwaite, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8AE
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Help Keep the North West Running
At United Utilities, we provide water and wastewater services to millions of people across the North West. Behind every treatment works, pumping station and network asset is a team of skilled professionals ensuring our operations run safely, securely and efficiently.
We're looking for an OT Field Technician (Electrical) to join our Operational Technology team at Lostock Water Treatment Works. This is an exciting opportunity for an electrically qualified professional who enjoys fault finding, problem solving and working with cutting-edge industrial technology.
If you're passionate about automation, control systems and electrical maintenance, and want to play a key role in supporting critical infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
As an OT Field Technician, you'll be responsible for maintaining and supporting operational technology assets across our water treatment operations. Your work will help ensure the reliable performance of systems that monitor, control and protect essential services.
Key responsibilities include:
What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone with strong technical knowledge and a proactive approach to problem solving.
You'll ideally have:
Most importantly, you'll be someone who can work independently, build effective relationships and take pride in delivering excellent service.
Why United Utilities?
At United Utilities, our purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people can thrive, develop their careers and bring their whole selves to work.
As a FTSE 100 company, we offer a comprehensive reward package including:
✅ 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days with service
✅ Competitive pension with up to 14% employer contribution
✅ Up to 7.5% annual performance bonus
✅ Company-funded healthcare plan
✅ Enhanced parental leave schemes
✅ Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
✅ Gym and wellbeing discounts through MyGymDiscounts
✅ EVolve electric vehicle scheme
✅ ShareBuy share scheme
✅ Salary Finance and Wealth at Work support
✅ Flexible benefits through MORE Choices
✅ Exclusive employee discounts and offers
Join Us
This is an opportunity to develop your technical expertise while helping to deliver an essential service to communities across the North West.
If you're looking for a role where your electrical and operational technology skills can make a real impact, apply today and become part of a team that keeps the region running.

3 office days / week – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home

A little flex time
Company employees:
Gender diversity (m:f):
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