ICA (instrumentation, control & automation) Technician

Thames Water; Camberley; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater company in Camberley is seeking an ICA Technician to operate and maintain pumping stations, ensuring essential services for communities. The ideal candidate is self-motivated with strong skills in operational plant and control systems. Competitive salary up to £47,000 per annum with additional standby and overtime opportunities. Join a diverse team focused on building a better future for customers and communities.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £47,000

24 days annual leave, increasing to 28

Contributory pension scheme

Personal medical assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Understanding of operational plant and control systems.
• Experience with flow meters and pressure sensors.
• Ability to read and fault-find from circuit diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance on equipment.
• Work alongside systems, mechanical, and electrical technicians.
• Investigate plant failures and implement repairs.
• Provide technical advice with up-to-date knowledge.

Skills

Operational plant and control systems

Communication and interpersonal skills

Teamwork orientation

Problem-solving

Education

HNC or equivalent in electrical subject

Tools

PLC (Rockwell & Allen-Bradley)

Wonderware

ClearSCADA

Job description

Overview

About the role: We are recruiting for an ICA Technician (Instrument, Control and Automation) based at Camberley STW. You will operate and maintain approximately 250 waste pumping stations across Camberley and surrounding areas. Keeping pumps available and running is the primary goal to support essential services for customers, communities and the environment.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, collaborative, disciplined, eager to learn, and has a can-do attitude. The role can be demanding but rewarding. You will receive a planned workload and respond to emergency alarms. You may work as part of a team or alone, so high health and safety standards are essential. Your van and tools are supplied and maintained to a high standard.

Base Location: Camberley - GU15 3YL. Working Pattern: 38 hours Monday–Friday 07:30–15:36 plus standby and overtime opportunities (potential earnings £8,000–£10,000). All PPE, tools, van and fuel card are provided.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance (PPM), including some mandatory tickets and reactive maintenance on defective equipment.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary team alongside systems, mechanical and electrical technicians.
• Install, modify and commission new plant equipment to relevant standards; diagnose and repair faults; identify follow-up work and deliver cost-effective improvements.
• Investigate plant failures and implement repairs quickly and efficiently.
• Provide specialist technical advice with up-to-date knowledge.

What you should bring to the role

• Strong practical understanding of operational plant and control systems; familiarity with Wonderware (desirable) and ClearSCADA; relay logic and PLCs (Rockwell & Allen-Bradley); ability to read and fault-find from circuit diagrams; experience with inverter drives.
• Experience with instrumentation such as flow meters, pressure sensors, ultrasonics, and telemetry; calibration and maintenance of front-line instrumentation.
• Qualification: ideally HNC level or City and Guilds Part 2 or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an electrical subject.
• Ability to prioritise and self-motivate; valid driving licence and willingness to operate across several sites.

What we’re looking for

• Self-motivated, disciplined, and eager to learn; capable of taking ownership and responding quickly to faults; curious to understand problems and identify effective first-time solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong teamwork orientation; proactive about site improvements and safety best practices.
• Willingness to be trained in safety procedures and maintain awareness of health and safety standards.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £47,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Standby rota payments and overtime opportunities; potential earnings increase up to £8,000–£10,000 per annum after essential company training.
• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Contributory pension (defined contribution) – up to 12%; employee contributions apply.
• Personal medical assessments – annually.
• Wider benefits scheme, including a benefits hub with offers to support well-being and savings.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving more than 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future for customers, communities, people and the planet. We welcome passionate and skilled people to join us.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and will provide adjustments if needed during the recruitment process.

Disclaimer: due to high application volumes, we may close the advert earlier than the listed date, so apply promptly.