Instrument Control Automation Technician (Control and Instrumentation Technician)

idibu; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Un leader dans le secteur de l'eau au Royaume-Uni recrute un technicien en contrôle et instrumentation basé dans la région de l'Est de Londres. Ce rôle mobile vous permettra de travailler sur divers sites de traitement de l'eau, vous assurant de maintenir les normes d'efficacité et de conformité. Vous devrez effectuer des installations et réparations d'actifs, travailler avec des systèmes SCADA et des PLC, et superviser des travaux d'entrepreneurs pour garantir la maintenance d'un service fiable. Rejoignez une entreprise qui valorise la diversité et l'inclusion tout en contribuant à un avenir meilleur pour tous.

Benefits

Voiture de société

Fourniture d'EPI et d'outils

Jours de vacances augmentés avec le service

Pension contributive jusqu'à 12%

Évaluations médicales annuelles

Programme d'avantages

Qualifications

• Expérience en entretien et réparation d'équipements de production d'eau.
• Motivation personnelle, esprit de sécurité et compétences en communication.

Responsibilities

• Installer, maintenir et réparer les équipements de production d'eau.
• Superviser les entrepreneurs et faire des conseils techniques.
• Investigation et réparation des défaillances d'actifs rapidement.

Skills

Connaissance des systèmes SCADA

Logique de relais

Capacité à lire des schémas

Communication

Travail d'équipe

Education

HNC/Level 4 ou 6+ ans d'expérience

Tools

Plc Rockwell & Allen Bradley

Job description

About the role:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Instrumentation, Control & Automation (ICA) or Control and Instrumentation (C&I) technician to join our Water Production Operations Team based in the North East London region.

This is a mobile role, where you would be required to work on various Water Treatment Works and borehole sites around the Chingford, Walthamstow, Waltham Abbey and Stonebridge Park areas.

We are looking for someone who can work in a safe, efficient, timely and effective manner with minimum supervision while maintaining the required standards to ensure that our statutory obligations are met and that asset availability and the associated performance measures are maintained to manufacturers' standards.

An ICA Technician may also operate and optimise processes and on-site equipment to ensure delivery of water quality compliance, safety, and operational efficiencies both in and out of normal hours.

What you’ll be doing as an Instrument Control Automation Technician (Control and Instrumentation Technician)

• The role includes installations, commissioning, maintenance, and repairs of water production assets, including level instrumentation, flow meters, and turbidity monitors.
• Working with technology, including SCADA systems, PLCs, and process control networks.
• Liaising with and supervising contractors and suppliers where necessary.
• Investigating asset failures and implementing repairs quickly to avoid water supply interruptions.
• Providing technical advice and training support for apprentices.

Base Location

Due to the nature of this role, you can be contractually based at the Coppermills Water Production site near Walthamstow.

Working pattern

38 hours, Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 3:36 pm, with standby and potential earnings increase of £8,000 to £10,000.

Additional benefits

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

What you should bring to the role

• Practical understanding of operational assets and control systems.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems.
• Experience with relay logic and PLCs (Rockwell & Allen Bradley).
• Ability to read circuit diagrams and experience with inverter drives.
• HNC/Level 4 education or 6+ years’ experience, including apprenticeship.
• Valid driving license.
• Safety-conscious mindset, self-motivation, communication skills, and a team-oriented attitude.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary up to £45,600, plus standby and overtime potential.
• 24 days holiday, increasing to 28 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension up to 12%.
• Annual medical assessments.
• Benefits scheme and offers.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers. We aim to build a better future for all and are committed to diversity and inclusion.

Working at Thames Water

We offer rewarding, diverse careers with opportunities for growth, flexible working, and excellent benefits. Join us to make a difference and help protect water resources for future generations.

We welcome applications from everyone and support applicants throughout the process. Full training will be provided for frontline roles, and you can sign up to support our customers in emergencies.

Note: We may close the application earlier than the deadline due to high interest, so apply promptly.