Engineer (OT)

  • Job Reference: UU01839-326621
  • Date Posted: 31 January 2025
  • Employer: United Utilities
  • Location: Warrington, Cheshire
  • Remote Working: Some remote working possible
  • Salary: £47,431
  • Sector: Engineering & Technical
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

Job Description

Role Details

"Salary - Competitive Salary
Work Type - Hybrid
Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
Role Type - Permanent
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. 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 value contribution."

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

Job Purpose

An exciting opportunity to join the growing Operational Technology (OT) team working within Technology Services. The role will require engagement with a wide range of stakeholders within UU and its supply chain, providing both Quality Assurance and Design input to ongoing projects. Your role will also help to provide technical assurance and ensure compliance with related Engineering Standards, whilst also support the ongoing development of Technology Services.

Job Accountabilities

  • To maintain and develop OT expertise, embracing innovative new technologies and designs while providing project-specific OT Engineering design and issue resolution expertise.
  • Provide input to the development of the UU OT standards, systems and procedures and ensure that activities undertaken and engineering outputs provided are in accordance with Health and Safety Legislation and accepted practice.
  • To assist in second line, escalated support as required to maintain operations; and recommend suitable long-term solutions for chronic operational issues.
  • To provide supervision and guidance of Graduate Engineers and Technicians and support the wider OT Engineering team.