ICA Technician

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned engineering company is looking for an experienced ICA Technician to maintain and support instrumentation, control, and automation systems across water treatment sites in South East England. The role requires practical experience with SCADA/PLC systems and a relevant qualification. The position offers a salary range of £30,000-£50,000 plus benefits including vehicle allowance, pension, life cover, and more.

Benefits

Vehicle/allowance

Pension

Life cover

Training

25+ days holiday

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in electrical, control, or instrumentation engineering.
• Practical experience with SCADA/PLC systems and ICA fault-finding.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance on ICA assets.
• Respond to equipment faults and carry out repairs.
• Collaborate with other engineers and teams.
• Participate in standby rota and attend urgent call-outs.

Skills

Practical experience with SCADA/PLC systems

Fault diagnosis and repair skills

Strong mechanical/electrical understanding

Record-keeping for audits and compliance

Education

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

Job description

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Location: South East England (field-based)
Type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £30,000-£50,000 + possible overtime
Other benefits: Vehicle/allowance, pension, life cover, training, 25+ days holiday

ICA Technician

Location: South East England (field-based)
Type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £30,000-£50,000 + 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

• Strong mechanical/electrical understanding

• Full UK driving licence

• Willing to work standby and respond to call-outs

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