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United Utilities are responsible for water and wastewater services in the Northwest of England. Their purpose is to provide great water for a stronger, greener and healthier Northwest. We will be requiring Electrical Field Service Engineers to cover an existing workload within United Utilities, field based in various locations around the Northwest (including sites within Cheshire, Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside and Cumbria). What’s on offer: • £38,462 salary + up to 7.5% bonus, • 26–30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, • Up to 14% employer pension contribution, • Company-funded healthcare plan, • EV car scheme, gym discounts, and more, • 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. Role purpose and responsibilities: • 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., • 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., • 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., • Fault Diagnosis: Respond quickly and effectively to electrical faults or breakdowns, using technical expertise to minimise downtime and maintain site performance., • 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., • Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of work completed, including asset condition, repair history, and any further recommendations., • Asset Optimisation: Support the improvement of plant performance by identifying opportunities to enhance reliability, reduce energy consumption, and prevent recurring issues., • Collaboration: Work closely with site-based operators, mechanical engineers, and contractors to ensure seamless service delivery and strong communication., • Mobile Coverage: Travel across designated sites within your region, managing your time efficiently and responding to priority tasks when required. Essential skills required to be successful in the role: • Electrical qualifications – you must be a time served apprentice or equivalent, supported with academic qualification(s)., • Full UK driving license is essential due to the mobile nature of the role., • Field service experience – Proven experience in an electrical maintenance or engineering role, ideally in a field-based or utilities, • environment., • Fault-finding expertise – Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills across electrical systems, controls, and instrumentation. Please apply now for further information or contact !

United Utilities are responsible for water and wastewater services in the Northwest of England. Their purpose is to provide great water for a stronger, greener and healthier Northwest. We will be requiring Instrumentation Field Service Engineers to cover an existing workload within United Utilities, field based in various locations around the Northwest (including sites within Cheshire, Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside and Cumbria). What’s on offer: • £38,462 salary + up to 7.5% bonus, • 26–30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, • Up to 14% employer pension contribution, • Company-funded healthcare plan, • EV car scheme, gym discounts, and more, • 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. Role purpose and responsibilities: • Are you ready to take on a hands-on role where no two days are the same? As an Instrumentation Field Service Engineer, you’ll play a key part in keeping our assets running smoothly by delivering expert maintenance and technical support to our Production team., • This role offers a great mix of independence and teamwork. You’ll need to be comfortable working solo at times, but you’ll also collaborate closely with a supportive team when needed., • Please note: This role involves working in confined spaces. You’ll also take part in an out-of-hours standby rota, so flexibility is key., • Role Accountabilities - Delivering a high-quality, efficient instrumentation maintenance and installation service that keeps everything running like clockwork., • Diagnosing and fixing faults with precision—making sure all instrumentation and systems-based equipment are operating at their best., • Taking a proactive approach to maintenance, carrying out planned tasks to prevent issues before they arise., • Championing safety by ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety regulations and internal policies., • Keeping a close eye on the numbers by managing budgets effectively and maintaining financial control., • Providing accurate, reliable asset performance and repair data to feed into our corporate systems—your insights will help drive smarter decisions., • Tackling recurring maintenance issues head-on by analysing root causes and recommending long-term solutions. Essential skills required to be successful in the role: • Qualifications – you must be a time served apprentice or equivalent, supported with academic qualification(s)., • Full UK driving license is essential due to the mobile nature of the role., • Field service experience – Proven experience in an electrical maintenance or engineering role, ideally in a field-based or utilities environment., • Fault-finding expertise – Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills across electrical systems, controls, and instrumentation., • Knowledge of flow, level & measurable instruments – Familiarity with maintaining, calibrating and servicing equipment particularly in water, wastewater, or similar process industries., • Health & Safety awareness – Solid understanding of safe systems of work, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems., • Team player – Comfortable working independently while maintaining strong communication and collaboration with on-site. Please apply now for further information or contact !

A leading water utility provider is seeking a hands-on individual to join their wastewater treatment team in Chester.The role includes operational and maintenance tasks to ensure compliance with environmental standards.Ideal candidates should possess problem-solving skills and be comfortable in a ph

Are you ready to live your future? Do you want to be part of building a greener, healthier, and stronger North West? Come and join us! With a range of award‑winning roles on offer, you’re sure to find your perfect career here at United Utilities. United Utilities is responsible for water and was

Life as a United Utilities Apprentice. If you do not live near, accommodation will be reimbursed/provided by United Utilities during this period, excluding weekends. Inspire the next generation – You’ll have the chance to represent United Utilities at key events across the region, engaging with

Part of the assessment process will be to detail why you have applied for your selected apprenticeship vacancy. Apprentice Process Controller (Wastewater Treatment). Your apprenticeship will last 36 months, and successful apprentices will achieve a Level 3 Water Industry Treatment Process Technician

United Utilities’ (UU)purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier NorthWest of England. Job number UU04055 Country United Kingdom Region Cheshire West and Chester Location name Crewe Wastewater Treatment Works, Main Road, Worleston, Cheshire, CW5 6DU Posting End Date 17

A leading water services company is offering a Level 3 apprenticeship for Field Service Engineer - Electrical (Wastewater) in Ellesmere Port.This 48-month program provides hands-on experience in installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical equipment.You will receive a starting salary of £20,00

A leading water management company is seeking an Apprentice Process Controller (Wastewater Treatment) in Ellesmere Port.This 36-month apprenticeship includes dedicated training and a salary of £20,000, which increases based on performance.Apprentices will manage wastewater operations, comply with r

A leading water services provider is looking for a Level 3 Apprentice Field Service Engineer - Instrumentation (Water) in Chester. This 48-month apprenticeship offers comprehensive training in installing and maintaining essential water systems.

If you’re not local to your place of study, accommodation will be provided or reimbursed by United Utilities during this period (excluding weekends). Are you ready to live your future? Do you want to be part of building a greener, healthier, and stronger North West? Come and join us! With a range

A regional water services provider in Chester is looking for a Level 3 Apprentice Field Service Engineer – Mechanical.You will maintain and refurbish mechanical equipment, ensuring service continuity.The role offers a competitive salary of £20,000 and structured training over 48 months, leading t

Senior Civil Estimator Location: Remote (UK) with site visits Contract: Permanent About the role Binnies UK, part of the RSK Group , is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Estimator to strengthen and develop our Estimating function in line with anticipated growth across the Delivery P&L and workload. The role will primarily support framework opportunities with Dwr Cymru Welsh Water (DCWW) , United Utilities , and Southern Water , delivering Design & Build and Asset Health projects, alongside future Design & Build opportunities within the Industrial Water sector. This is a predominantly remote role , although regular site visits will be beneficial. The position will play a key role in building long-term resilience and capability within the Estimating department. As a Senior Civil Estimator, you will combine strong technical and commercial expertise , contributing to the development of project scope, programme, and cost solutions that are both sustainable and affordable for our clients. Key responsibilities Develop and produce discipline-specific estimates, including quantitative take-offs and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) Contribute to and challenge project solutions to enable robust and accurate estimates Coordinate with estimating disciplines and engineering/technical specialists Prepare and issue supply chain enquiries; adjudicate returns and prepare bid comparisons and recommendations Produce estimate summaries and submission documentation for reviews, assurance, and client submissions Support the handover of estimating data to delivery teams Build and maintain effective relationships with clients and key supply chain partners Communicate effectively with commercial, procurement, engineering, and construction teams Identify, manage, and input into risk and opportunity assessments Maintain awareness of current health, safety, and environmental requirements Capture lessons learned and incorporate feedback into future estimates and cost data Support continuous improvement initiatives, improving data quality, processes, and efficiencies Maintain cost databases, rate libraries, cost curves, and cost models About you You will be an experienced estimator who plays a critical role in the pre-construction and tendering process, able to interpret, interrogate, and influence both design and construction solutions while developing accurate and commercially sound cost estimates. Skills and experience: Proven experience in civil works estimating , using computerised analytical estimating systems (ideally CCS Candy ) Ability to undertake first-principles measurement and cost estimation Experience estimating across all stages of the project lifecycle, from early budgets to detailed tender estimates Strong understanding of design, construction methodology, and buildability Experience applying opportunity and risk management techniques within estimates Water industry experience desirable but not essential Strong written and verbal communication skills Well organised, disciplined, and able to meet demanding deadlines Strong commercial awareness and a collaborative team-based approach #LI-HS1 TPBN1_UKTJ

A leading infrastructure solutions company based in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Contracts Manager / Operations Manager.This role involves managing contracts totaling approximately £25 million, ensuring project delivery aligns with client objectives and regulatory standards.Candidates should have e

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the utilities or infrastructure sectors, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of financial management.

United Utilities delivers essential water and wastewater services to millions of customers across the North West. Proven experience in electrical maintenance or engineering, ideally in a field-based or utilities environment.

A leading water company in Warrington is seeking a County Finance Business Partner to influence strategic financial decisions.This role involves partnering with operational leaders, conducting financial analyses, and supporting transformation initiatives.Candidates should be fully qualified accounta

United Utilities is proud to be the North West's Water company. Knowledge of United Utilities' financial reporting processes and regulatory environment (or ability to learn quickly).

A major water utility provider in the UK seeks a proactive and organized individual for the role of Operational Property Surveyor.This permanent position involves managing property-related services, providing professional advice, and supporting senior projects while contributing to asset management.

A leading water services company in the UK seeks a dual-skilled field service engineer to join their Southport team.This hands-on role involves maintaining and improving critical water assets, requiring solid mechanical expertise and a second skill in electrical or instrumentation.The engineer will

A leading water services company is seeking an experienced Electrical Field Service Engineer to maintain, repair, and optimize critical equipment at water and wastewater treatment sites.The role involves extensive travel across multiple locations in Northwest England.Candidates should hold a relevan

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. Job number UU04708 Country United Kingdom Region Cheshire West and Chester Location name Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP Posting End Date

Job number UU04730 Country United Kingdom Region Cheshire West and Chester Location name Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP; Posting End Date 13/02/2026; Band 4a; Role Type Permanent; Work hours 37 Hours per Week; Salary Competitive Salary.

If youdo not live near, accommodation will be reimbursed/provided by United Utilities during this period, excluding weekends. You'll have the chance to represent United Utilities at key events across the region, engaging with young people to bring careers in the water industry to life. If you're not

United Utilities are responsible for water and wastewater services in the Northwest of England. United Utilities, field based in various locations around the Northwest (including sites within Cheshire, Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside and Cumbria). Field service experience – Proven experience in

A leading water services provider in the UK seeks an Apprentice Commissioning Engineer to develop practical skills and knowledge in water project commissioning.This 4-year apprenticeship offers structured training, mentorship, and a competitive starting salary of £20,000.Candidates must possess 5 G

Ifyou’renot local to your place of study, accommodation willeitherbe providedor reimbursedby United Utilities during this period (excluding weekends). Any offer of employment with United Utilities will be subject to a satisfactory report from the Disclosure Scotland/ the Disclosure and Barring Ser

A leading water utility company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Process Control Technician to join their team.

Are you ready to put your mechanical expertise to work where it truly makes a difference? We’re looking for Field Service Engineers who can help us drive efficiency and reduce costs across our operations.In this role, you’ll take on hands-on tasks such as like-for-like replacements of pumps, mix

United Utilities (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England.

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. Job number UU04603 | Country United Kingdom | Region Cheshire West and Chester | Location Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP | Posting End D

A leading water services provider seeks an Apprentice Statutory Coordinator to support compliance and maintenance activities.This 24-month apprenticeship offers a Level 4 Associate Project Manager qualification.Successful candidates will assist in ensuring adherence to safety policies, document proc

A leading water services company in England seeks a Regional Bioresources Operations Lead to oversee a £40m operation.You will drive transformational change, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and performance in bioresource services.This role requires operational leadership skills, stakeholder manage

A leading water services company in the UK seeks a Level 6 Operational Technology Engineer Apprentice to gain hands-on engineering experience while studying towards a degree in Controls & Automation Engineering.Candidates will work closely with advanced digital and automated systems, contributing to

Are you ready to live your future? Do you want to be part of building a greener, healthier, and stronger North West? Come and join us! With a range of award‑winning roles on offer, you’ll surely find your perfect career here at United Utilities. United Utilities is accountable for water and wast

A leading water services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Electrical Field Service Engineer.The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing critical electrical assets in water treatment facilities.You'll need a relevant apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3, a full UK

A leading water services provider in the UK is seeking a Level 3 Apprentice Field Service Engineer to work on instrumentation in the water industry.This position offers a competitive starting salary, structured training, and the opportunity to secure a permanent role upon completion.Apprentices will

A leading water utility company in the UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support its growing Commercial function.The role involves managing contract processes, conducting risk analysis, and collaborating with suppliers to ensure value for money.Ideal candidates should possess a Quantity Su

A prominent water services company in the United Kingdom is offering a Level 3 Apprentice Field Service Engineer position focused on instrumentation in wastewater services.

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. Strong understanding of the property market, preferably with experience of United Utilities’ working practices. Job number UU03951 Country United Kingdom Region Cheshire West and

You’ll have the chance to represent United Utilities at key events across the region, engaging with young people to bring careers in the water industry to life. If you’re not local to your place of study, accommodation will either be provided or re‑imbursed by United Utilities during this peri

Ifyou’renot local to your place of study, accommodation willeitherbe providedor reimbursedby United Utilities during this period (excluding weekends). Any offer of employment with United Utilities will be subject to a satisfactory report from the Disclosure Scotland/ the Disclosure and Barring Ser

A leading utility company is looking for an Apprentice Credit Controller in the North West of England.As an apprentice, you will interact with customers to assist them in managing payments and provide customer service support.You'll receive structured training with a dedicated mentor and a salary st