Mechanical Engineer- United Utilities.

Introduction

Reed, on behalf of United utilities are recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer, to maintain their Water treatment Mechanical assets in Lancaster.

You’ll operate across a defined geographical area, supporting mechanically powered sites—including anaerobic digestion and dewatering plants—with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance, mechanical performance, and energy efficiency. Working within United Utilities’ Health & Safety framework.

Company: United Utilities

Role: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Lancaster WWTW, Old Aldcliffe Lane, Stodday, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 0AG, United Kingdom

Length of Contract: 12-month rolling

Hourly rate: £20.85 PAYE for the first 37 hours/ Sat 1.5.Sun 2 and any hours over 37 in a week are paid at 1.5.

Responsibilities will include:

Performing planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across multiple sites, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and within required timeframes.

Acting as the Person Controlling the Works (PCW) for mechanical activities carried out by framework contractors, ensuring full compliance with safety protocols, quality standards, and budgetary controls.

Collaborating with the Process Controller to ensure mechanical systems support optimal telemetry alarm settings and visibility of asset performance.

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date mechanical asset data and maintenance records within corporate systems to support operational decision-making.

Supporting environmental compliance by ensuring mechanically powered assets meet Environment Agency regulatory standards.

Minimising downtime and supporting biogas energy targets by identifying root causes of mechanical inefficiencies and implementing long-term, sustainable solutions.

Contributing to contingency planning by ensuring critical mechanical spares are available at high-risk sites, particularly those involved in resource recovery.

Coordinating and supporting contractors during mechanical project delivery or site interventions, ensuring work is well planned, risk-assessed, and aligned with operational needs.

Candidate Requirements

A minimum level 3 qualification in Engineering or equivalent

2 plus years’ experience working in mechanical assets

A full UK drivers Licence

To be considered for this role, please forward an up-to-date CV.