ICA (Instrument, Control and Automation) Technician

idibu; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water management firm is seeking an ICA Technician to support their operations in Rickmansworth. This role involves maintaining sewage pumping stations and working on PLCs, automated machinery, and SCADA systems. Candidates should have relevant qualifications in electrical subjects and a strong practical understanding of control systems. Competitive salary up to £45,000 with overtime opportunities available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

24 days holiday per year

Contributory pension

Personal medical assessments

Qualifications

• Strong practical understanding of operational plant and control systems.
• Experience in calibration and maintenance of front-line instrumentation.
• Ability to read and fault-find from circuit diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain key equipment at sewage pumping stations.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults in systems and plants.

Skills

Operational plant understanding

Control systems knowledge

PLC programming

Self-motivation

Excellent communication

Education

HNC level or NVQ level 3 in electrical subject

Tools

ClearSCADA

Wonderware

Job description

About the role

We are currently recruiting for an ICA Technician (Instrument, Control and Automation) to be based out of our Maple Lodge - STW. Working in the Rickmansworth and surrounding areas, your role will be to inspect and maintain key equipment at our sewage pumping stations. As a key member of the team, you will diagnose faults, repair and modify installations as appropriate. You will use your knowledge to work on PLC’s, automated machinery, SCADA and telemetry systems in a safe, efficient and timely manner with minimal supervision.

What you’ll be doing as an ICA (Instrument, Control and Automation) Technician

• Carrying out planned maintenance (PPM), which includes some mandatory tickets and some reactive maintenance on defective equipment.
• Working in a multi‑disciplinary team, alongside a range of operational teams such as systems, mechanical, and electrical technicians.
• Installing, modifying, and commissioning new plant equipment to relevant standards and diagnosing and repairing faults in systems and plants. Proactively identifying and reporting follow‑up work or areas for enhancement and delivering cost‑effective improvements to assets and systems.
• Investigation into plant failures and the implementation of subsequent repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• You will be responsible for providing specialist technical advice, where appropriate, with up‑to‑date technical knowledge.

Base Location

Maple Lodge - Rickmansworth - WD3 9SQ

Working Pattern

38 Hours Monday‑Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm plus standby & overtime opportunity increasing earnings by a potential £8,000‑£10,000.

All PPE, tools, van and fuel card are provided.

What you should bring to the role

• A strong practical understanding of operational plant and control systems is essential, as well as an understanding of Wonderware (desirable) and ClearSCADA, relay logic and PLCs (Rockwell & Alan Bradley), which will include management and programming. The ideal candidate will have the ability to read and fault‑find from circuit diagrams, as well as have previous experience with inverter drives.
• Examples of some instrumentation you could be working on are flow meters, pressure levels, ultrasonics, and telemetry.
• We are looking for someone with experience in the calibration and maintenance of front‑line instrumentation. Ideally, you will be qualified to HNC level or otherwise will have NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in an electrical subject.
• Ability to prioritise and be self‑motivated.
• Due to the nature of the role, a valid driving licence is essential, and the post will work across several sites in your assigned region.

We are looking for you to

• Be a self‑motivated individual who can immerse themselves into the team around them, disciplined, with a can‑do attitude. This role can be demanding at times, but very rewarding too.
• Take ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to understand the problem fully, and identifying the best solution to resolve it the first time.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with the team.
• Teamwork – We are one team, and our end goals are the same.
• Proactive – take the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively.
• Must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety standards.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Standby rota payments & overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to a further £8,000‑£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – defined contribution – maximum 12% – 2x employee contribution.
• Personal medical assessments – open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Learn more about our purpose and values

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.