Electrical Field Service Engineer

Reed Talent Solutions are a specialist provider of permanent, contract, temporary and outsourced recruitment solutions supporting United Utilities.

We will be requiring Electrical Field Service Engineers to cover an existing workload within United Utilities, field based in various locations around 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 accountabilities:

• 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!