ICA (instrumentation, control & automation) Technician

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

Job summary

A leading water utility provider in Camberley is looking for an experienced ICA Technician to perform operational and maintenance tasks on waste pumping stations. The position offers a competitive salary up to £47,000, plus additional earnings from standby and overtime. Candidates should have a solid understanding of control systems and relevant qualifications. Join a company dedicated to delivering essential services and supporting the health and wellbeing of communities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous Pension Scheme through AON

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• Strong practical understanding of operational plant and control systems is essential.
• Experience in the calibration and maintenance of front-line instrumentation required.
• Valid driving license is essential due to the multi-site nature of the role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and reactive maintenance on defective equipment.
• Work alongside various operational teams for effective plant management.
• Install, modify, and commission new plant equipment as needed.

Skills

Operational plant and control systems understanding

Reading and fault-finding from circuit diagrams

Experience with flow meters and telemetry

Self-motivation and prioritization

Education

HNC level or City and Guilds Part 2 or NVQ level 3 in electrical subject

Tools

Wonderware

ClearSCADA

Rockwell PLCs

Alan Bradley PLCs

Job description

Job title ICA (instrumentation, control & automation) Technician Ref 40445 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Camberley - GU15 3YL Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30 am - 3:36 pm Salary Offering up to £47,000 per annum depending on your level of experience plus 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. Job grade A Closing date 17/10/2025

About the role

We are currently recruiting for an ICA Technician (Instrument, Control and Automation) to be based out of our Camberley STW.

Working in the Camberley and surrounding areas, you will be operating and maintaining approximately 250 waste pumping stations. Maintaining these assets ensures we help deliver life’s essential services to our customers, communities and the environment, so keeping pumps available and running is our primary goal.

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves in the team around them, as well as being disciplined and have the desire to learn from those around them and have a can-do attitude. This role can be demanding at times, but very rewarding, too.

On a day-to-day basis, you will receive your planned workload and will also be responding to emergency alarms. You will be working as part of a team but may also be alone, which highlights the importance of our high H&S standards. You will have your van and tools supplied, which you will keep maintained to a high standard.

What you’ll be doing as an ICA (instrumentation, control & automation) Technician

• Carry 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.

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

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:

• 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 City and Guilds Part 2 or NVQ level 3. (or equivalent) In an electrical subject.
• Ability to prioritise and self-motivate.
• Due to the nature of the role, a valid driving license is essential, and the post will work across several sites in your assigned region.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £47,000 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)
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay!
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

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. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

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.