ICA Technician

Murray McIntosh; Chichester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional engineering firm in South East England is looking for an experienced ICA Technician to maintain and support instrumentation, control, and automation systems across water treatment sites. The position involves preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs, and system commissioning. Ideal candidates should have a relevant qualification, experience with SCADA/PLC systems, and a full UK driving licence. Competitive salary and additional benefits offered.

Benefits

Vehicle/allowance

Pension

Life cover

Training

25+ days holiday

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in electrical, control, or instrumentation engineering (e.g. HNC/NVQ 3).
• Practical experience with SCADA/PLC systems and ICA fault-finding.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance on ICA assets (instruments, PLCs, telemetry, SCADA).
• Respond to equipment faults, diagnose issues, and carry out repairs and calibrations.
• Support installation and commissioning of new systems and upgrades.
• Perform adjustments to SCADA and PLC logic where required.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping for audits and compliance.

Skills

Experience with SCADA/PLC systems

Fault diagnosis and repairs

Field-based work

Education

Recognised qualification in electrical, control, or instrumentation engineering (HNC/NVQ 3)

Job description

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Location: South East England (field-based)
Type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £30,-£50, + possible overtime
Other benefits: Vehicle/allowance, pension, life cover, training, 25+ days holiday

Overview

Our clients in the South are looking for an experienced ICA Technician to maintain and support instrumentation, control, and automation systems across water treatment and distribution sites. You'll carry out planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs, and commissioning of equipment including SCADA, PLCs, telemetry, and instrumentation.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance on ICA assets (instruments, PLCs, telemetry, SCADA)

Respond to equipment faults, diagnose issues, and carry out repairs and calibrations

Support installation and commissioning of new systems and upgrades

Perform adjustments to SCADA and PLC logic where required

Ensure accurate record-keeping for audits and compliance

Work safely and in line with confined space and hazardous area procedures

Contribute to system improvements and process efficiency

Collaborate with other engineers, operators, and control room teams

Participate in standby rota and attend urgent call-outs when required

What You'll Need

Recognised qualification in electrical, control, or instrumentation engineering (e.g. HNC/NVQ 3)

Practical experience with SCADA/PLC systems and ICA fault-finding

Full UK driving licence

Willing to work standby and respond to call-outs