ICA (Instrumentation, Control & Automation) Technician

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water Utilities Limited seeks an ICA Technician for their Mill Green site in Hatfield. This full-time role involves essential maintenance and operational duties within the water treatment sector. Candidates should be self-motivated, with relevant technical qualifications and experience, particularly in PLCs and instrumentation systems. The position offers competitive pay and additional benefits.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension

Personal medical assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Provision of PPE, tools, and vans

Qualifications

• Experience with instrumentation equipment.
• Qualified in instrumentation, control, and automation.
• 3-phase electrical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned maintenance on equipment.
• Installing and commissioning new plant equipment.
• Investigating plant failures and implementing repairs.

Skills

Experience with PLCs

Experience with SCADA systems

Communication network systems

Instrumentation

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

HNC level or equivalent

City and Guilds Part 2

NVQ level 3 in instrumentation

18th Edition (BS7671) qualification

Job description

Job title ICA (Instrumentation, Control & Automation) Technician Ref 40089 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Mill Green - Hatfield - AL9 5PE Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 38 hours a week, Monday to Friday Salary Offering up to £45,500 per annum, depending on skills and experience Plus with 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 16/06/2025

We are currently recruiting for an ICA (Instrumentation, Control & Automation) Technician to be based out of our Mill Green Sewage Treatment Works Site in Hertfordshire.

This is an exciting hands-on opportunity where you will assist in keeping the area's pumping stations operational.

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves into an already high-performing team, 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 respond to emergency alarms. You will be working as part of a team but may also be alone, which highlights the importance of our high Health & Safety standards.

What you’ll be doing as an ICA (Instrumentation, Control & 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 – Mill Green Sewage Treatment Works, AL9 5PE.

38 hours per week, Monday-Friday.7:30-15:36 plus the inclusion on a standby rota for which you will receive additional Payment.

All PPE, tools and vans will be provided.

What should you bring to the role?

• Experience with PLCs, SCADA systems, communication network systems, and instrumentation, including flow, level, pressure, etc.
• Experience with variable speed drives (VSDS) and other starting methods for motors/pumps.
• Ideally, you will be qualified to HNC level or have City and Guilds Part 2 or NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in an instrumentation, control and automation discipline.
• Preferable for you to have an 18th Edition (BS7671) qualification and 3-phase electrical knowledge or qualifications.
• Physical fitness and the ability to work in confined spaces require with successful completion of the appropriate training.
• 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.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with the team.
• The ability to deliver exceptional service through an enthusiastic and positive approach, taking accountability for your role while working accurately and flexibly within a busy 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.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary paying up to £45,500 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Annual Leave - 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 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 wellbeing.

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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, 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.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process . Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, 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.