Electrical Field Service Engineer (single skilled)

Job number UU03388 Country United Kingdom Region Cheshire East Location name Runcorn Wastewater Treatment Works, Warrington Road, Astmoor, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1QH Posting End Date 21/08/2025 Band 6a Role Type Permanent Work hours 37 Hours per Week Salary £38,462

Salary - £38,462
Work Type - Hybrid
Job Location - Runcorn Wastewater Treatment Works, Warrington Road, Astmoor, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1QH
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

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.

• 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
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Visa sponsorship may not be available for this role

Job Purpose

You'll be working within a dynamic and specialist HV/LV team focusing on maintaining and operating the private distribution system. It's a fast paced modern environment, providing proactive, planned and reactive support in all aspects of your field of expertise.

You'll ensure compliance with company, statutory and regulatory requirements at the same time minimising environmental impact.

The role focus on statutory inspection and testing of our fixed wired system in line with current legislation and statute.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

As the role can require lone working and regional travel therefore, you’ll need to be comfortable working alone or as part of a team. The role may include working in confined spaces as well as the opportunity to provide input into capital and operational projects to ensure assets fully meet operational and maintenance requirements. Your duties will include the following:

• To implement an efficient electrical maintenance and installation service for the EV and BESS systems and other associated assets.
• Provide isolations and reenergisation to partners installing EV , BESS and other associated systems
• To analyse faults, rectify and ensure correct operation of electrical and systems-based equipment.
• Perform planned and proactive maintenance activities ( including statutory).
• To ensure compliance with all Health & Safety regulations and internal company policies

Technical Skills & Experience

• The ability to work in a team but also alone, be resilient, self-motivated, with strong problem solving skills and possess the required technical competence
• Diagnostic, organisational, planning, communication and computer skills
• Demonstrable experience of working within industrial - commercial electrical installations
• Experience of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems and associated networks to perform fault diagnostics, assist with disaster recovery and small system modifications
• Ensure that throughout your career that the required skills, competence and recency in all relevant subject matter are maintained

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• Time served apprentice or equivalent, supported with academic qualifications ideally to HNC or minimum ONC L3 equivalent in an electrical technical area
• 18th Edition ( BS7671)
• A valid driving licence

About the Team

• The role is within the infrastructure team which is a niche department within Bio Energy and Fleet, providing 24/7 support to its critical electrical infrastructure
• You’ll be joining a team that provides services ranging from Low Voltage statutory test and inspection though to High Voltage operation & maintenance within Water & Wastewaters operations.
• It’s an opportunity for a self-motivated skilled electrical electrician( FSE) help us maintain statutory compliance.
• This is a regional role covering the whole of the Northwest of England( UUW footprint)

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.