Overview

Network Asset Engineer at United Utilities

Salary - £38,462 - £44,320 | Work Type - Onsite | Job Location - Crewe Wastewater Treatment Works, Main Road, Worleston, Cheshire, CW5 6DU | Role Type - Permanent | Employment Type - Full Time | Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

United Utilities’ 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 offer a range of core benefits and opportunities for professional development within a FTSE 100 company.

Role purpose

We are currently seeking a skilled Electrical Network Asset Engineer to join our team, with a clear and supported pathway to develop Instrumentation or Mechanical engineering capabilities. This role is offered initially as a single-skilled position, with the opportunity to upskill into a flexi-skilled role through our in-house technical training programme. Upon successful completion of training and competency sign-off in the secondary discipline, the role will transition to a flexi-skilled position. The starting salary for this role is £38,462, with progression to £44,320 once fully trained and signed off in the secondary skill.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with United Utilities Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Undertake correct electrical and (Instrumentation OR Mechanical) maintenance activities within agreed timescales at all powered sites within a defined geographical area.
• Respond to alarms, customer calls, and field notifications, providing first-line support for powered assets during standby.
• Support the Network Asset Controller in managing telemetry alarm settings and ensuring accurate asset registration.
• Maintain reliable and complete maintenance data while ensuring compliance with Environment Agency (EA) permit conditions.
• Act as the Person Controlling the Works (PCW) for on-site electrical work, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery.
• Contribute to asset planning, contingency reviews, and maintenance strategy improvements using Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) principles.
• Take part in an out of hours standby rota (minimum 1 in 6).

Technical Skills & Experience

• Time served within a primary Electrical discipline, with training to a secondary (Mechanical OR Instrumentation) discipline.
• Basic maintenance understanding of powered assets and a general understanding of wastewater network activities.
• IT skills to understand United Utilities systems and their capabilities and limitations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently and manage varied workloads.
• Time management skills to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Ability to coordinate framework contractors for small projects and remedial works.
• Knowledge of and training in / or to British Standards (BS 7671), CDM, DSEAR, NRSWA, Manual Handling, and Confined Spaces as required.
• Full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

City and Guilds or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a primary Electrical discipline and a secondary in either Mechanical OR Instrumentation as a minimum.

Benefits

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, increasing to 30 days after four years (plus 8 bank holidays).
• Competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover.
• Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme and recognition awards for outstanding achievements.
• Comprehensive healthcare plan through company-funded scheme.
• MyGymDiscounts – gym and wellness benefit with up to 25% off 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, MORE Choices flexible benefits, Enhanced parental leave schemes.