Job number UU02314
Country - United Kingdom
Region - Lancashire
Location name - Fishmoor Water Treatment Works, 3WQ Roman Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2FW
Posting End Date - 26/02/2025
Band - 5b
Role Type - Permanent
Work hours - 37 Hours per Week
Salary - £42,411
Work Type - Onsite
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
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.
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 contribution.
* A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
* A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
* Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
* A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
* MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on 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
* Enhanced parental leave schemes
Job Purpose
You will be responsible for Electrical / Instrumentation maintenance and technical support to the Water Production team to repair and maintain Water assets.
You will be working in a fast-paced modern maintenance environment, providing proactive, planned and reactive support in all aspects of your field of expertise, to ensure compliance with company, statutory and regulatory requirements while minimising environmental impact.
Job Accountabilities
As the role can require lone working, you will need to be comfortable working alone or as part of a team. The role will also include working in confined spaces as well as the opportunity to provide input into capital and operational projects to ensure assets fully meet operational and maintenance requirements. Participation in an out of hours standby rota is also a requirement. Your duties will include the following:
* To implement an efficient Electrical maintenance and installation service.
* To analyse faults, rectify and ensure correct operation of Electrical, Instrumentation and systems-based equipment.
* To perform planned and proactive maintenance activities.
* To ensure compliance with all Health & Safety regulations and internal company policies.
* To maintain required financial control of pre-defined budgets.
* To provide reliable, accurate and complete asset performance and repair information.
* To analyse and recommend solutions to recurring maintenance problems.
* Ensure that throughout your career the required skills, competence and recency in all relevant subject matter are maintained.
Knowledge and Skills
* A valid driving licence.
* The ability to work in a team but also alone, be resilient, self-motivated, with strong problem-solving skills and possess the required technical competence.
* Able and willing to diversify into specialised areas of maintenance, as required, such as but not limited to chlorine gas systems and high voltage installations.
* Diagnostic, organisational, planning, communication and computer skills.
* Industry Experience.
* Experience of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems and associated networks to perform fault diagnostics, assist with disaster recovery and small system modifications.
This role may not be eligible for visa sponsorship.
Qualifications
To be considered for this role you must be a time-served apprentice or equivalent, supported with academic qualifications ideally to HNC or minimum NVQ Level 3 equivalent in an electrical and instrumentation technical area.
About the Team
Our team of 5 FTE's and 9 process controllers expertly manage two water treatment works, a number of pumping stations and service reservoirs ensuring seamless and efficient operations.
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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