Instrumentation Field Service Engineer

General Description

The Role

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.

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

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.

Please note:

• This role involves working in confined spaces.
• Participation in an out-of-hours standby rota is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver efficient instrumentation maintenance and installation services across operational sites.
• Diagnose and resolve faults in instrumentation and systems-based equipment.
• Perform planned maintenance to reduce downtime and improve asset reliability.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and internal procedures.
• Manage budgets and maintain financial control related to maintenance activities.
• Provide accurate asset performance and repair data to support decision-making.
• Investigate recurring issues and recommend long-term solutions.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications in a relevant discipline.
• Full UK driving licence (due to the mobile nature of the role).
• Proven experience in electrical maintenance or engineering, ideally in a field-based or utilities environment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across electrical systems, controls, and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with pumps, motors, and rotating equipment in process industries.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety practices, including risk assessments and permit-to-work systems.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with teams and contractors.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 30 days with service), plus 8 bank holidays.
• Competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution.
• Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus and recognition awards.
• Company-funded healthcare plan.
• Discounts on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions.
• Access to financial wellbeing tools and resources.
• EVolve car scheme and ShareBuy options.
• Enhanced parental leave and employee assistance programme.

About United Utilities

United Utilities delivers essential water and wastewater services to millions of customers across the North West. As a FTSE 100 company, we’re committed to sustainability, innovation, and creating long-term value for our communities.

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