Mechanical Field Service Engineer

United Utilities; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major utility company based in Birkenhead is seeking a dual-skilled field service engineer to join their Cheshire production team. This hands-on role requires solid Mechanical expertise and familiarity with Electrical systems. Responsibilities include performing maintenance tasks to ensure compliance and environmental standards. The position offers a rewarding salary with opportunities for training and development in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include a comprehensive healthcare plan, a generous annual leave package, and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after four years

Competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution

Healthcare plan through company-funded scheme

Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme

Discounts on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions

Qualifications

• Must be a time served apprentice or equivalent, supported with academic qualifications to a minimum of NVQ level 3.
• Full UK driving license required for the role.
• Industry experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Implement efficient Mechanical maintenance and installation service.
• Analyse faults and ensure correct operation of Mechanical systems-based equipment.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance activities.

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Electrical skill

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Job number UU04465 Country United Kingdom Region Wirral Location name Birkenhead Wastewater Treatment Works, Morpeth Dock, Shore Road, Birkenhead, CH41 1AW Posting End Date 21/01/2026 Band 6a Role Type Permanent Work hours 37 Hours per Week Salary £38,462

Salary - £38,462 - £44,320
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Birkenhead Wastewater Treatment Works, Morpeth Dock, Shore Road, Birkenhead, CH41 1AW
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

Job Purpose

We’re looking for adual-skilled field service engineer—someone who bringssolid Mechanical expertiseand a second core skill such asElectrical.

This is a hands‑on role in ourCheshire production team, where you’ll be working in a fast‑paced, modern environment maintaining and improving critical water assets. You’ll need to be confident across both disciplines, ready to tackle a wide range of maintenance tasks and contribute to continuous improvement across the site.

If you're already flexi-skilled and thrive on variety, challenge, and technical problem‑solving—this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

You’ll be responsible for delivering both proactive planned maintenance and responsive support across your area of expertise, helping us meet key compliance and environmental standards. You’ll also have the chance to contribute to both capital and operational projects—ensuring our assets are not just maintained, but continuously improved.

Here’s how we reward your skillset:

If you’re bringing one core skill to us (Mechanical) you’ll start on a salary of £38,462, but if you’ve got two disciplines, you’ll earn £44,320.

One core skill-don’t go anywhere…..we will support with the training. Our dedicated team of training professionals will provide you a tailored development plan to help you build your skillset and get you seen.

Key Accountabilities

• To implement an efficient Mechanical maintenance and installation service.
• To analyse faults, rectify and ensure correct operation of Mechanical systems-based equipment.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance activities.
• To ensure compliance with all Health & Safety regulations and internal company policies.
• To maintain required financial control of a pre-defined budget.
• To provide reliable, accurate and complete asset performance and repair information for entry into corporate systems.
• To analyse and recommend solutions to recurring maintenance problems.

Skills & Experience

To be considered for a role as a Mechanical Field Service Engineer:

• You must be a time served apprentice or equivalent, supported with academic qualifications to a minimum of NVQ level 3.
• A full UK driving license is required for the role
• Industry experience.
• The ability to work in a team but also alone, and sometimes in confined spaces.
• Able and willing to diversify into specialised areas of maintenance, as required, such as chlorine gas systems.
• Diagnostic, organisational, planning, communication and computer skills
• 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

About Us

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 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.