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The Role\n We are seeking a hands-on Electrical Field Service Engineer to join our production team. This is a varied role within an industrial utilities’ environment, where you will be responsible for maintaining, fault-finding, and improving critical water and wastewater assets. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance, reliability, and continuous improvement across the site. \n A typical day may include fault finding a three-phase pump circuit in the morning, completing planned maintenance on control panels in the afternoon, and supporting automation improvements or contractor works as required. \n You will benefit from starting your day from home, using a fully equipped company van, travelling to site as required. The role offers a strong blend of planned maintenance, reactive fault finding, and improvement work, with excellent long-term stability and development opportunities. \n What Will You Be Doing\n\n • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive electrical works \n, • Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults to minimise downtime and ensure asset reliability \n, • Working on a range of industrial electrical systems across operational sites \n, • Supporting capital and operational project work \n, • Working safely in confined spaces and high-risk environments \n, • Collaborating with internal teams and supervising electrical contractors \n, • Accurately recording maintenance activities and complying with safety procedures \n, • Participating in a standby rota (1 in 6), supporting critical assets, with standby payments in addition to salary where appliable \nWhat You Must Have Experience In\n To be successful in this role, you must have proven industrial electrical experience, including: \n \n\n • Industrial electrical maintenance and fault finding \n\n\n, • Pumps – including installation, maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair in an operational environment \n\n\n, • 400V three-phase systems – confident working on motors and motor starters \n\n\n, • Control panels – fault finding, modification, and understanding of control wiring \n\n\n, • Industrial automated systems – exposure to automated plant, process control, or similar industrial systems \n\n\n, • Experience working alongside electrical contractors in industrial or utilities environments \nQualifications & Requirements\n\n, • Recognised Electrical Qualification – NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Level 3 (essential) \n\n\n, • Full UK driving licence (essential – company van provided) \n\n\n, • Strong health and safety awareness \n\n\n, • Ability to read electrical drawings and technical documentation \n\n\n, • Willingness to participate in the standby rota \nWhat We Offer\n\n, • Salary starting at £40,232\n, • Company van with fuel for work-related travel \n, • Home-based start, reducing unnecessary commute time \n, • Standby rota 1:6, with related standby payments \n, • 26–30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays \n, • Up to 14% employer pension contribution \n, • 5% annual bonus scheme \n, • Comprehensive health, wellbeing, and healthcare benefits \n, • Ongoing training and development to support multi-skilling and career progression \nAbout Us\n Salary - £40,232Work Type - OnsiteJob Location - Carlisle Wastewater Treatment Works, Willowholme Ind Estate, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5SHRole Type - PermanentEmployment Type - Full TimeWorking Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week \n 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. \n We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves. \n 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. \n 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. \n \n Benefits\n\n • 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\n, • A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover\n, • Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements\n, • A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme\n, • MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions\n, • Best Doctors\n, • Salary Finance\n, • Wealth at Work courses\n, • Deals and discounts\n, • EVolve Car Scheme\n, • Employee Assistance Plan\n, • Mental health first aiders\n, • ShareBuy\n, • MORE Choices flexible benefits\n, • Enhanced parental leave schemes\n\n 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.

This job is being advertised by S&D Trade Recruitment Limited who operate as an employment business. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of our finance function and work closely with the Managing Director to support the continued growth of the business. This is a varied role that combines strategic financial management with day-to-day operational responsibility. You will play a key part in driving commercial performance, maintaining strong financial controls, and ensuring the business remains compliant across all financial processes within a construction environment. Key Responsibilities Financial Management Develop and implement the company's financial strategy to support business growth. Maintain robust financial controls, governance, and reporting procedures. Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including VAT, CIS, payroll, and corporation tax. Liaise with external accountants, auditors, banking partners, insurers, and other professional advisers. Budgeting & Reporting Prepare annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-term business plans. Produce accurate monthly management accounts together with insightful financial analysis. Provide financial information and recommendations to support commercial and operational decision-making. Monitor business performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability. Cash Flow & Commercial...