Mechanical Field Service Engineer
United Utilities
Perform mechanical maintenance and support for water treatment assets.
18 days ago ago
£38,462 - £44,320
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Wilmslow, England, United Kingdom
Field
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
preventive maintenance
predictive maintenance
fault diagnosis
service documentation
health safety
team collaboration
- Champion preventative maintenance whilst keeping on top of PM compliance, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and industry standards.
- To ensure compliance with all Health & Safety regulations and internal company policies.
- Diagnose mechanical faults efficiently, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions to minimise downtime.
- Complete service documentation accurately, including job sheets, reports, and parts usage, ensuring clear communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance activities.
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams including electrical engineers, site operators, and contractors to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Manage own workload and travel schedule, ensuring timely response to service calls and site visits across designated areas.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by providing feedback on recurring issues, asset condition and maintenance strategies.
What you bring
diagnostic
organisational
teamwork
driving licence
nvq3
maintenance
- Diagnostic, organisational, planning, communication and computer skills.
- The ability to work in a team but also alone, and sometimes in confined spaces.
- A full UK driving license is required for the role
- You must be a time served apprentice or equivalent, supported with academic qualifications to a minimum of NVQ level 3.
- Able and willing to diversify into specialised areas of maintenance, as required.
- EVolve Car Scheme
- Deals and discounts
- Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
- MORE Choices flexible benefits
- A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
- Salary Finance
- A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
- Employee Assistance Plan
- 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
- Mental health first aiders
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
- MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
- Wealth at Work courses
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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.
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