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Senior Control and Automation Engineer

United UtilitiesUlverston, Cumbria

Salary
£61k – £61k
Posted
7 July 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

United Utilities is hiring a Senior Control and Automation Engineer in Ulverston, a full-time engineering role advertised as permanent. The advertised salary is £61k – £61k. United Utilities holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

About us Salary - Competitive Salary Work Type - Hybrid Job Location - Haverthwaite Wastewater Treatment Works, Haverthwaite, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8AE 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 dive…
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Visa sponsorship snapshot
  • Employer: United Utilities — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £61k – £61k
  • How this salary compares: about 30% above the £47,000 median across 882 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Ulverston, Cumbria · Full-time
  • Posted: 7 July 2026
  • How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.
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Engineering roles spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical disciplines are regularly sponsored by UK employers. Demand is strongest in infrastructure, construction, defence, and advanced manufacturing. Sponsored engineering vacancies frequently appear at Tier 1 contractors, consultancy firms, and utilities companies that recruit internationally to fill technical skills gaps.

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