OT Field Technician

At United Utilities, we provide water and wastewater services to millions of people across the North West. Behind every treatment works, pumping station and network asset is a team of skilled professionals ensuring our operations run safely, securely and efficiently.

We're looking for an OT Field Technician (Electrical) to join our Operational Technology team at Lostock Water Treatment Works. This is an exciting opportunity for an electrically qualified professional who enjoys fault finding, problem solving and working with cutting-edge industrial technology.

If you're passionate about automation, control systems and electrical maintenance, and want to play a key role in supporting critical infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.

As an OT Field Technician, you'll be responsible for maintaining and supporting operational technology assets across our water treatment operations. Your work will help ensure the reliable performance of systems that monitor, control and protect essential services.

Key responsibilities include:

Maintaining and supporting plant monitoring, control and automation systems

Diagnosing faults and identifying solutions to recurring maintenance issues

Supporting SCADA, PLC, telemetry, communications and electronic security systems

Working closely with operational teams and work management teams to deliver high-quality service

Managing your own workload and priorities in line with business needs

Providing progress updates and collaborating with colleagues to ensure successful delivery of work

Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Information Security requirements

Maintaining a strong customer-focused approach with both internal and external stakeholders

Supporting the efficient operation of critical operational technology infrastructure

We're seeking someone with strong technical knowledge and a proactive approach to problem solving.

You'll ideally have:

A completed Electrical or Instrumentation apprenticeship

Experience working with industrial control and automation systems

Knowledge of: SCADA systems PLCs Control and automation technologies Remote telemetry systems Wide area communication technologies Electronic security systems including CCTV, IDS and Access Control Systems

SCADA systems

PLCs

Control and automation technologies

Remote telemetry systems

Wide area communication technologies

Electronic security systems including CCTV, IDS and Access Control Systems

Understanding of Microsoft and Linux operating systems

Confidence working with IT hardware and Microsoft applications

Knowledge of Information Security best practice and critical infrastructure environments

Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade 5-9/A-C) including Maths

A full UK driving licence

Most importantly, you'll be someone who can work independently, build effective relationships and take pride in delivering excellent service.

At United Utilities, our purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people can thrive, develop their careers and bring their whole selves to work.

As a FTSE 100 company, we offer a comprehensive reward package including:

✅ 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days with service ✅ Competitive pension with up to 14% employer contribution ✅ Up to 7.5% annual performance bonus ✅ Company-funded healthcare plan ✅ Enhanced parental leave schemes ✅ Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders ✅ Gym and wellbeing discounts through MyGymDiscounts ✅ EVolve electric vehicle scheme ✅ ShareBuy share scheme ✅ Salary Finance and Wealth at Work support ✅ Flexible benefits through MORE Choices ✅ Exclusive employee discounts and offers

This is an opportunity to develop your technical expertise while helping to deliver an essential service to communities across the North West.

If you're looking for a role where your electrical and operational technology skills can make a real impact, apply today and become part of a team that keeps the region running.