Field Service Engineer – Electrical Core Skill

About the role

United Utilities’ Energy Generation team is looking for a motivated Field Service Engineer with a strong electrical background to support renewable and low‑carbon energy assets. You will work hands‑on with combined heat and power engines, gas‑to‑grid systems and related plant equipment, ensuring safe, efficient and reliable operation.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative and reactive maintenance to maximise asset reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues using control systems, alarms and advanced testing tools.
• Partner with site operations teams to align energy generation with operational demand.
• Uphold safety and compliance standards, adhering to statutory regulations, BS 7671 and company procedures.
• Participate in an on‑call rota, responding to breakdowns and urgent situations.

Required profile

• Qualified electrical professional with a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent (ONC/HNC preferred).
• Current experience in an electrical engineering, maintenance or service role.
• Experience with LV and ELV systems; exposure to HV systems and power generation environments is advantageous.
• Confidence working with industrial control systems, panels, relays and basic PLC diagnostics.
• Strong fault‑finding capability across electrical and control systems.

Required skills

• LV and ELV system knowledge.
• HV system exposure (preferred).
• Industrial control systems, panels, relays, basic PLC diagnostics.
• Voltage handling: 24 V DC, 110 V, 230 V and 400 V AC.
• Generator and standby power equipment familiarity.
• Understanding of BS 7671 and related safety regulations.