Network Asset Engineer (sing-skill elec)

About Us

Salary - £38,462

Work Type - Onsite

Job Location - Rochdale Wastewater Treatment Works, Roch Valley Way, Rochdale, OL11 4QH

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 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
  
  

Job Purpose

As a Network Asset Engineer (single skilled electrician) you will be working with a wide range of equipment, the Network Asset Engineer will implement an effective and efficient maintenance service on all Wastewater Network Maintenance sites, including pumping stations, powered screens and detention tanks.

You will provide a service to internal and external customers in order to achieve the quality, performance and safety standards of the company.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Identifying and raising further work and identifying capital investment needs (through Problem Notes or reactive Plant Failure Reports) required to avoid repeat incidents and failures at powered assets.
• Responding to reactive incidents e.g. alarms, customer calls and field notifications on standby, and carry out the first call response on all powered assets.
• Ensuring that all maintenance data recorded is reliable, accurate and complete at all times.
• Proactively looking at ways of reducing the number of repeat failures, Pollution and/or Flooding incidents at powered assets.
• Acting as the Person Controlling the Works (PCW) for all work (within relevant mechanical or electrical discipline) being completed on site by Framework Contractors, ensuring that the work is completed safely, correctly, on time and within budget.
  
  

Technical Skills & Experience

• To be are able to demonstrate basic maintenance understanding of the operation of Wastewater Network Assets, and a general understanding of Wastewater Network activities.
• Good information technology skills are essential and the ability to understand United Utilities systems and their capabilities and limitations.
• To be capable of using your own initiative and have a flexible approach to highly varied workloads.
• Good time management - able to work to agreed deadlines and achieve personal objectives.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
  
  

This role may not be eligible for the visa sponsorship

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• You must be a time-served engineer in Electrical engineering or a relevant Electrical discipline and hold an Electrical qualification NVQ or City and Guilds Level 3 minimum requirement
• Driving licence is essential
  
  

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.