Instrumentation Field Service Engineer

Salary - £40,232

Work Type - Onsite

Job Location - Prescot Water Treatment Works, Prescot Bypass, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 1ZZ

Role Type - Permanent

Employment Type - Full Time

Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

The Role:

As an Instrumentation Field Service Engineer, you’ll play a key role in keeping our operational sites running safely, efficiently, and reliably. You’ll be out in the field diagnosing faults, carrying out planned maintenance, and ensuring our instrumentation and control equipment performs exactly as it should.

You’ll work closely with process, operations and engineering teams to keep critical assets online and to support continuous improvement across our network. This is a hands‑on role where no two days look the same — perfect for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, autonomy, and working in varied environments.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Fault‑finding, repairing and calibrating instrumentation including flow, pressure, level and analytical equipment
• Completing reactive and planned maintenance across the Crewe region
• Supporting installations, upgrades and project teams with technical expertise
• Providing high‑quality digital work records and documentation
• Working safely and professionally across all sites

What We Are Looking For:

• Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience) in Instrumentation, Electrical, Control or Mechatronics
• Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills
• Experience working with industrial/process instrumentation or similar
• Ability to read technical drawings, manuals and P&IDs
• Full UK driving licence
• A proactive, independent working style

What Makes Being a UU FSE Great!

Company Van (Fully Equipped + Take-Home)

A dedicated company van fitted with the tools and equipment you need — and yes, you take it home. That means:

• No commuting in your own vehicle
• No mileage to claim back
• Your van becomes your mobile workspace

This alone is one of the most valued benefits by field engineers

Freedom & Flexibility

You manage your own day, your own sites, and your own schedule within the planned work — giving you autonomy and variety rarely found in site‑based roles.

Local Patch in and around Prescot

Being based in Prescot means you're well positioned to cover:

• St Helens, Rainhill, Whiston
• Huyton, Kirkby & Knowsley
• Widnes, Warrington & Runcorn

Minimal travel = more efficiency and less time on the road.

About UU

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.

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.

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