Reed Talent Solutions are a specialist provider of permanent, contract, temporary and outsourced recruitment solutions supporting United Utilities.

We will be requiring Instrumentation Field Service Engineers to cover an existing workload within United Utilities, field based in various locations around Cumbria.

What's on offer:

• £38,462 salary + up to 7.5% bonus
• 26-30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Up to 14% employer pension contribution
• Company-funded healthcare plan
• EV car scheme, gym discounts, and more

You'll need a relevant apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 or above, a full UK driving license, and desirable experience in a field-based maintenance role.

Role accountabilities:

• 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.

Essential skills required to be successful in the role:

• Qualifications - You must be a time served apprentice or equivalent, supported with academic qualification(s).
• 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.

Please apply now for further information!