Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of work completed, including asset condition, repair history, and any further recommendations.
Collaboration: Work closely with site-based operators, mechanical engineers, and contractors to ensure seamless service delivery and strong communication.
Compliance & Safety: Ensure all work complies with health, safety, and environmental regulations, electrical standards, and company policies – prioritising safe systems of work at all times.
Mobile Coverage: Travel across designated sites within your region, managing your time efficiently and responding to priority tasks when required.
Electrical Maintenance & Repair: Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical equipment including pumps, motors, panels, sensors, and control systems across water and wastewater treatment sites.
You’ll play a key role in maintaining, repairing, and optimising critical assets-from pumps and panels to control systems. This is your chance to work on critical infrastructure that keeps communities flowing.
Asset Optimisation: Support the improvement of plant performance by identifying opportunities to enhance reliability, reduce energy consumption, and prevent recurring issues.
Requirements
fault-finding
field service
electrical apprentice
nvq level3
uk driving
diagnostics
Fault-finding expertise – Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills across electrical systems, controls, and instrumentation.
Field service experience – Proven experience in an electrical maintenance or engineering role, ideally in a field-based or utilities
We’re looking for a hands-on qualified forward-thinking Electrical Field Service Engineer to join our dedicated operations team, keeping essential treatment sites running smoothly.
Electrical qualifications – you must be a time served apprentice or equivalent, supported with academic qualification(s).
You’ll need a relevant apprenticeship/NVQ Level 3 or above, a full UK driving license, and desirable experience in a field-based maintenance role.
Full UK driving license is essential due to the mobile nature of the role.
Fault Diagnosis: Respond quickly and effectively to electrical faults or breakdowns, using technical expertise to minimise downtime and maintain site performance.
Benefits
EV car scheme, gym discounts, and more
26–30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
£38,462 salary + up to 7.5% bonus
Company-funded healthcare plan
Up to 14% employer pension contribution
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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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.
Culture + Values
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.
Environment + Sustainability
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.
Inclusion & Diversity
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.