ICA Technician

Hunter Selection Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water technology company in Surrey is looking for an ICA Technician to maintain and optimise instrumentation and control systems. You will solve complex technical issues, collaborate with teams, and mentor apprentices. Experience with SCADA/control systems and a technical diploma are required. This position offers a salary up to GBP57,320 and benefits like a company car, pension, and 25+ days of holiday. Join us to make a difference in sustainable water management.

Benefits

Electric company car

Pension up to 10%

25+ days holiday

Health & wellbeing support

Life assurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience with SCADA/control systems preferred.
• Familiarity with telemetry, PLCs, or distributed control systems.
• A clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise operational instrumentation and control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues quickly.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams on maintenance activities.

Skills

SCADA/control systems experience

Instrumentation knowledge

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Education

BTEC Diploma in a technical discipline or equivalent

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

ICA Technician – Shape the Future of Water Technology

Location: Surrey

Salary: Up to GBP57,320 (including overtime & standby)

Benefits: Electric company car, pension up to 10%, 25+ days holiday, life assurance, health & wellbeing support, Perkbox rewards, share scheme, and more.

About the client

My client delivers award‑winning, safe, high‑quality drinking water to customers every day. They are investing heavily in automation, smarter data, and digital control. As an ICA Technician, you will be at the heart of this transformation – trusted to keep critical infrastructure running and help shape the future of water.

What You'll Do

• Maintain and optimise operational instrumentation and control systems to improve compliance, reliability, and performance.>
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues quickly and effectively.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams to prioritise and deliver maintenance activities.
• Use your expertise in industrial control and instrumentation to recommend process improvements.
• Support root cause analysis and take ownership of solutions.
• Mentor apprentices, supervise contractors, and champion engineering excellence.
• Participate in a standby rota to ensure 24/7 resilience for our customers.

What We're Looking For

• BTEC Diploma (or equivalent) in a technical discipline or time‑served apprenticeship – ideally instrumentation or electrical.
• 2+ years' experience with SCADA/control systems (water or similar process industry preferred).
• Familiarity with telemetry, PLCs, industrial comms, or distributed control systems.
• Confident with Windows OS & Microsoft Office tools.
• A clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.
• Self‑starter who thrives on autonomy and problem‑solving.

Why Join Us?

This isn't just another technician role. It’s where technology meets sustainability, and where what you do has a direct impact on communities, the environment, and the future of water.

We know not everyone ticks every box – and that’s OK. If you’re passionate about learning and motivated to make a difference, we’ll give you the training and support you need to succeed.

If you are interested in this position, please click ‘apply’.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.