Field Technical Officer
United Utilities
Provide technical expertise for wastewater treatment operations and compliance
16 days ago ago
£48,979 - £48,979
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Southport, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
6,035 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Water
Energy
Infrastructure
Utilities
Industrial
Residential
Commercial
Buildings
Role
What you would be doing
regulatory compliance
process optimisation
performance monitoring
data reporting
quality assurance
asset management
- Develop and deliver action plans to ensure wastewater processes comply with legislation and regulatory obligations, while meeting internal performance targets.
- Provide scientific and technical guidance for the short- and medium-term operation of wastewater treatment assets, supporting optimisation and compliance.
- Support performance reporting and regulatory submissions, including reviewing data with the Production Manager and contributing to EA correspondence and risk registers.
- Monitor and analyse operational performance, identifying and implementing corrective actions within Health and Safety requirements, and escalating risks to the Production Manager as needed.
- Identify and assess operational issues, asset needs, and enhancement opportunities related to compliance, efficiency, and Health and Safety, recommending appropriate corrective actions.
- Lead on quality assurance and optimisation, supporting the development of Process Controllers and Operators, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure best practice and asset performance.
What you bring
wastewater
operations
maintenance
performance improvement
communication
regulatory
- Excellent knowledge and practical experience of wastewater treatment processes and best operational practice.
- Ability to demonstrate practical experience working in wastewater treatment operations and maintenance and experience of delivering and maintaining performance improvement
- Technical knowledge of wastewater treatment assets and the associated operational, and maintenance requirements to ensure delivery of lowest whole life cost solutions.
- Excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills combined with effective team working to successfully influence key stakeholders.
- Understanding and implementation of future regulatory requirements within wastewater operations
- A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
- Salary Finance
- Mental health first aiders
- MORE Choices flexible benefits
- Wealth at Work courses
- EVolve Car Scheme
- MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
- Deals and discounts
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
- A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
- 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
Information not given or found
Interview process
Information not given or found
Visa Sponsorship- this role may not be eligible for visa sponsorship.
Information not given or found
People also searched
Field Engineer Jobs in Southport United KingdomOperations Technician Jobs in Southport United KingdomOperations Engineer Jobs in Southport United KingdomSite Engineer Jobs in Southport United KingdomField Engineer Jobs in Blackpool United KingdomOperations Technician Jobs in Blackpool United KingdomSite Engineer Jobs in Blackpool United Kingdom
Company
Overview
Founded 1995
Year Established
Resulting from the merger of North West Water and NORWEB.
7+ Million People
Population Served
Provides essential water and sewage services across the region.
£1.9B Revenue
Annual Revenue
Demonstrates strong financial health and operational efficiency.
30+ Facilities
Renewable Energy Plants
Generating power from sewage sludge, contributing to sustainability goals.
- It operates across North West England, supplying drinking water and treating sewage.
- The company manages vast infrastructure, including thousands of kilometers of pipelines and nearly 600 treatment works.
- Typical projects include reservoir management, leak detection, and wastewater upgrades.
- Specializing in water and wastewater services, infrastructure upkeep, and renewable energy generation.
- We put people first.
- We care about the environment.
- We work together, share knowledge and support each other.
- We are committed to making things better for everyone.
- We act with integrity and are accountable for our actions.
- We deliver what we promise.
50% by 2025
Carbon Emission Reduction
Aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2025 as part of broader sustainability goals.
15% by 2025
Water Leakage Reduction
Committed to reducing water leakage by 15% by 2025 to improve water resource efficiency.
£1.6B over 5 years
Environmental Investment
Investing £1.6 billion in environmental improvements over five years to support sustainability initiatives.
90% Sustainably Sourced
Sustainable Supply Chain
Ensuring 90% of materials are sourced sustainably to promote ethical and environmental practices.
- Restoring habitats across the region with a focus on biodiversity.
40% Women
Senior Leadership Gender Balance
Target for women representation in senior leadership roles by 2030.
50% Women
Entry-Level Gender Mix
Target for women representation in entry-level roles.
12% Minority
Board Members from Ethnic Minorities
Representation of ethnic minority backgrounds among board members.
- Launching mentoring programs for women and underrepresented groups.
- Active participation in industry diversity initiatives.
Kablio AIIf you're someone who helps build and power the world (or dreams to), Kablio AI is your pocket-sized recruiter that gets you hired.
Copyright © 2025 Kablio