Instrument Control Automation Technician (Control and Instrumentation Technician)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for an Instrument Control Automation Technician in the vibrant Water Production Operations Team. This mobile role involves working across various sites, ensuring efficient operations and water quality. You'll be responsible for maintaining and optimizing instrumentation and control systems, providing technical advice, and training apprentices. Join a leading company in the water sector committed to sustainability and diversity, offering career growth and competitive benefits. If you're proactive and safety-conscious, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

24 days holiday

Contributory pension (up to 12%)

Annual medical assessments

Company van

Fuel card

Additional benefits through benefits hub

Qualifications

• Practical understanding of operational assets and control systems.
• Safety-conscious, self-motivated, and proactive with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of water production assets.
• Investigating asset failures and implementing repairs promptly.

Skills

SCADA

PLC (Rockwell & Allen Bradley)

Relay Logic

Circuit Diagrams Reading

Education

HNC/Level 4

6+ years experience in Control, Instrumentation, and Automation

Tools

Instrumentation and Monitors

Company Van

Job description

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Instrument Control Automation Technician (Control and Instrumentation Technician), London

Client:

Thames Water

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Instrumentation, Control & Automation (ICA) or Control and Instrumentation (C&I) technician to join our Water Production Operations Team in North East London. This mobile role involves working at various Water Treatment Works and borehole sites around Chingford, Walthamstow, Waltham Abbey, and Stonebridge Park.

The role requires working safely and efficiently, maintaining standards to meet statutory obligations, and ensuring asset availability and performance measures are upheld. An ICA Technician may operate and optimize processes and on-site equipment to ensure water quality, safety, and operational efficiency, including outside normal hours.

Responsibilities include:

• Installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of water production assets, including instrumentation and monitors.
• Working with SCADA systems, PLCs, and process control networks.
• Liaising with contractors and suppliers.
• Investigating asset failures and implementing repairs promptly.
• Providing technical advice and training apprentices.

Location: Base at Coppermills Water Production site near Walthamstow.

Working hours: 38 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 3:36 pm, with standby and potential earnings increase.

All PPE, tools, a company van, and a fuel card are provided.

Requirements:

• Practical understanding of operational assets and control systems.
• Knowledge of SCADA, relay logic, PLCs (Rockwell & Allen Bradley), and inverter drives.
• Ability to read circuit diagrams and fault find.
• HNC/Level 4 or 6+ years’ experience including apprenticeship in Control, Instrumentation, and Automation.
• Valid driving license.
• Safety-conscious, self-motivated, and proactive with good communication skills.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £45,600, with standby, overtime, and earning potential up to an additional £10,000.
• 24 days holiday, increasing with service, plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension (up to 12%).
• Annual medical assessments.
• Additional benefits through our benefits hub.

Join Thames Water, the UK's largest water and wastewater company, committed to building a sustainable future and supporting diversity and inclusion. We offer career growth, flexible working, and a chance to make a real difference in communities. Apply early as the vacancy may close before the deadline due to high demand.