Controls & Instrumentation Technician

MGroup Water; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water infrastructure service provider in the UK is seeking a skilled technician specializing in instrumentation for diverse projects. The role requires expertise in calibrating equipment and working with industrial control systems. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 3 and relevant field experience. The position offers a supportive environment with various benefits including a company vehicle and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Matched pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount portal for retail

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in instrumentation, including temperature and flow measurement.
• Strong understanding of DCS/SCADA systems and calibration processes.
• Valid driving license mandatory for the role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and calibrate instrumentation systems in compliance with industry standards.
• Perform inspections and updates of operational equipment.
• Conduct loop injections to ensure system accuracy.

Skills

Instrumentation experience

Industrial DCS/SCADA systems

Inspection and Calibration

PLC programming

Software/Firmware updating

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Controls and Instrumentation

Electro Technical Certificates in Controls and Instrumentation

Tools

Druck Calibration Equipment

Beamex Calibration Equipment

Job description

Right across infrastructure, there's a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you're at in your career, with us you'll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

MEICA and capital maintenance - Our Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation (MEICA) experts offer a one-stop solution, including ongoing operation and maintenance services.

What we need from you?

• Experience with instrumentation to include but not limited to Temperature, Level (Radar and Capacitance), Flow, Switches
• Experience with industrial DCS/SCADA systems such as Profibus PA and DP along with a strong ability to interpret, diagnose and rectify Logic in both Ladder and Function block formats (ABB, Siemens, Allen Bradley)
• Inspection and Calibration of H2S sample points and monitors
• Loop injection of instrumentation assets
• Updating of Software/Firmware
• Saving of PLC Programme files

What's essential?

• Water Sector experience
• Valid UK driving license
• NVQ Level 3 in Controls and Instrumentation
• Key understanding of Instrumentation Calibration processes
• Experience using Druck or Beamex Calibration Equipment
• Electro Technical Certificates in Controls and Instrumentation

Benefits

• Company van/vehicle and fuel card for business use
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us!
• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• My Rewards portal, access to 1000's of retail discounts
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme

About us

We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We are one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.

Our values

• We're responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet
• We're open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations
• We're together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
• We're ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life

Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.