ICA Technician: PLC/SCADA Maintenance & Fault Repair

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Maple Cross; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in the United Kingdom is seeking an ICA Technician to maintain and inspect crucial equipment at sewage pumping stations. The role requires expertise in PLC programming, fault diagnosis, and teamwork within a multi-disciplinary environment. Candidates should hold an HNC or NVQ level 3 in an electrical subject and be prepared to work across various sites. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000 and additional earnings through standby rota payments and overtime.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £45,000

Potential overtime earnings

38-hour working week

24 days holiday per year

Contributory pension up to 12% employer match

Personal medical assessments

Access to a wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• HNC level or NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in an electrical subject.
• Experience with PLCs, relay logic, and programming.
• Knowledge of Wonderware (desirable) and ClearSCADA.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain equipment at sewage pumping stations.
• Carry out planned maintenance and reactive maintenance.
• Install, modify, and commission new plant equipment.
• Investigate and repair plant failures efficiently.
• Operate and calibrate instrumentation.

Skills

PLC programming (Rockwell & Allen Bradley)

Electrical systems knowledge

Autonomy in fault resolution

Effective communication

Education

HNC or NVQ level 3 in electrical subject

Tools

Wonderware

ClearSCADA

Job description

A leading water utility company in the United Kingdom is seeking an ICA Technician to maintain and inspect crucial equipment at sewage pumping stations. The role requires expertise in PLC programming, fault diagnosis, and teamwork within a multi-disciplinary environment. Candidates should hold an HNC or NVQ level 3 in an electrical subject and be prepared to work across various sites. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000 and additional earnings through standby rota payments and overtime.