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 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 añ objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for 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 contribution.
Job Details
- Salary: Competitive Salary
- Work Type: Hybrid
- Job Location: Haverthwaite Wastewater Treatment Works, Haverthwaite, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8AE
- Role Type: Permanent
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Working Hours: 37.0 Hours per Week
Benefits
- 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 10.5% 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
- MORE Choices flexible benefits
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
Key Accountabilities
Controls & Automation Engineer – Shape the future of water and wastewater services with United Utilities.
At United Utilities we are proud to be at the heart of providing clean water and protecting the environment across the North West. To help us continue delivering this vital service, we’re looking for Senior Controls & Automation Engineers to join our team.
In this senior role you’ll be the go‑to technical expert, ensuring our automation and control systems are running at their best. You will mentor and develop colleagues, support project delivery and drive improvements in how we manage and maintain our assets.
Skills & Experience
- Lead and mentor: provide technical leadership, coaching and training for field service engineers, apprentices and technical staff
- Deliver effective maintenance and repair services across our water and wastewater sites, ensuring assets are reliable, efficient and compliant
- Act as a subject‑matter expert for OT/ICS equipment and infrastructure, leading post‑incident reviews, advising on improvements and supporting project delivery
- Review and enhance OT processes, champion new ways of working and support technical governance across projects
- Carry out planned maintenance, troubleshoot and resolve automation faults, optimise control system performance and ensure secure software back‑ups
- Create and maintain technical documentation (drawings, network architectures, RAMS, O&Ms, etc.) and ensure compliance with CDM, health & safety and information security requirements
- Identify critical spares, input into investment needs and contribute to capital and operational projects
- Provide rapid response to operational issues when needed (on‑call support)
What We’re Looking For
- A time‑served electrical or instrumentation apprenticeship with HNC/HND (or equivalent experience) in Instrumentation, Control & Automation
- Strong knowledge of PLCs (legacy and current), SCADA, HMIs, telemetry, radio systems and control/automation networks
- Excellent understanding of Fieldbus and IP‑based communication networks and topologies
- Knowledge of information security good practice and regulatory requirements
- Experience in developing and leading teams and the ability to communicate complex technical information at all levels
- A full UK driving licence is essential
What We Can Offer You
- A senior engineering role where your expertise makes a direct impact on millions of customers
- Opportunities to shape and improve how we deliver controls and automation across the business
- A collaborative environment where your skills will help develop others and future‑proof our capability
- Competitive salary, pension and benefits plus the chance to be part of a business building a stronger, greener, healthier North West
Additional Information
We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we will reward you well for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick‑start a thriving career at UU.
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