Instrumentation Field Service Engineer

Overview

Field engineer maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation across NW utility sites.

Key Responsibilities

• instrumentation maintenance
• fault diagnosis
• asset data
• planned maintenance
• budget control
• safety compliance

Tasks

You’ll work independently across multiple sites, while also collaborating with a supportive team to deliver high-quality technical solutions. Your input will also contribute to capital and operational projects, helping to ensure new assets are designed with maintainability in mind. -This role involves working in confined spaces. -Provide accurate asset performance and repair data to support decision-making. -Perform planned maintenance to reduce downtime and improve asset reliability. -Manage budgets and maintain financial control related to maintenance activities. -Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and internal procedures. -Deliver efficient instrumentation maintenance and installation services across operational sites. -Investigate recurring issues and recommend long-term solutions. -Diagnose and resolve faults in instrumentation and systems-based equipment.

Requirements

• electrical
• instrumentation
• apprenticeship
• uk licence
• h&s
• diagnostics

What You Bring

We’re looking for a skilled Instrumentation Field Service Engineer to support the reliability and performance of our assets across the North West. This is a hands-on role involving planned, reactive, and proactive maintenance, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and company standards. -Familiarity with pumps, motors, and rotating equipment in process industries. -Proven experience in electrical maintenance or engineering, ideally in a field-based or utilities environment. -Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with teams and contractors. -Participation in an out-of-hours standby rota is required. -Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications in a relevant discipline. -Full UK driving licence (due to the mobile nature of the role). -Solid understanding of Health & Safety practices, including risk assessments and permit-to-work systems. -Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across electrical systems, controls, and instrumentation. -Access to financial wellbeing tools and resources.

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Benefits

We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Join us and be part of a team that values your contribution and supports your professional growth. -Company-funded healthcare plan. -Discounts on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions. -Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus and recognition awards. -EVolve car scheme and ShareBuy options. -26 days annual leave (rising to 30 days with service), plus 8 bank holidays. -Competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution. -Enhanced parental leave and employee assistance programme.

About United Utilities

-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.

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