ICA (instrumentation, control & automation) Technician

idibu; Camberley; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater company in Camberley seeks an ICA Technician to maintain waste pumping stations. Offering a competitive salary up to £47,000 plus standby and overtime opportunities, the ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of operational plant systems and relevant qualifications. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and a commitment to excellent maintenance standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £47,000

24 days holiday, increasing with service

Contributory pension scheme

Personal medical assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with the desire to learn from others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and react to equipment failures.
• Install, modify, and commission plant equipment.
• Provide specialist technical advice.

Skills

Strong practical understanding of operational plant and control systems

Experience with Wonderware

Knowledge of ClearSCADA

Relay logic and PLCs (Rockwell & Allen-Bradley)

Ability to read and fault-find from circuit diagrams

Calibration and maintenance of front-line instrumentation

Education

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

Job description

Overview

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.

Base Location

Camberley - GU15 3YL

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 & Allen-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.

We are looking for you to

• To be a self-motivated individual who can immerse oneself in the team around them, you need to be very disciplined, have the desire to learn from those around you and have 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 fully understand the problem, 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 £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).
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 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 well-being.

Who are we?

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.

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.