Instrumentation Field Service Engineer

  • Job Reference: UU04756-364358
  • Date Posted: 8 July 2026
  • Employer: United Utilities
  • Location: Penrith, Cumbria
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Operations
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

Job Description

The Role

Are you an instrumentation engineer who thrives on problem solving, precision, and variety? Join us as an Instrumentation Field Service Engineer and play a critical role in maintaining and improving the systems that keep our operations running safely and efficiently.

This is a hands on role focused squarely on instrumentation assets-working with pressure, flow, and temperature measurement, sensors, switches, and weighing systems across our sites. No two days are the same. One day you could be fault finding a pressure transmitter, the next carrying out calibration, inspections, or supporting operational improvements alongside production teams.

You'll work in a modern maintenance environment where safety, compliance, and asset reliability come first. We value practical engineering expertise, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset-and we'll support you with structured training and development to help you deepen your instrumentation capability over time.

While the role offers a high level of independence in the field, you'll never be on your own. You'll be part of a knowledgeable, supportive engineering team that shares best practice, tackles challenges together, and takes pride in doing the job right.

What you'll be doing:

  • Delivering a high-quality, efficient instrumentation maintenance and installation service that keeps everything running like clockwork.
  • Diagnosing and fixing faults with precision-making sure all instrumentation and systems-based equipment are operating at their best.
  • Taking a proactive approach to maintenance, carrying out planned tasks to prevent issues before they arise.
  • Championing safety by ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety regulations and internal policies.
  • Keeping a close eye on the numbers by managing budgets effectively and maintaining financial control.
  • Providing accurate, reliable asset performance and repair data to feed into our corporate systems-your insights will help drive smarter decisions.
  • Tackling recurring maintenance issues head-on by analysing root causes and recommending long-term solutions.

What you'll need to bring:

  • Qualifications you must be a time served apprentice or equivalent, supported with academic qualification(s) minimum NVQ level 3.
  • Full UK driving license is essential due to the mobile nature of the role.
  • Field service experience- Proven experience in an electrical maintenance or engineering role, ideally in a field-based or utilities environment.
  • Fault-finding expertise- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills across electrical systems, controls, and instrumentation.
  • Knowledge of flow, level & measurable instruments- Familiarity with maintaining, calibrating and servicing equipment particularly in water, wastewater, or similar process industries.
  • Health & Safety awareness- Solid understanding of safe systems of work, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems.
  • Team player- Comfortable working independently while maintaining strong communication and collaboration with on-site teams and contractors.

This role may not be eligible for visa sponsorship.

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 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
  • MORE Choices flexible benefits
  • Enhanced parental leave schemes