
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.
The role
OT Field Technician (Electrical)
Salary - £38346
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Lostock Water Treatment Works, Off Chorley New Road, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4AQ
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.
Key duties and responsibilities
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:
Essential skills & experience
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.Please note colour vision and qualification checks will take place as part of onboarding if sucessful in role.
Benefits
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:
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.
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.
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