Instrumentation & Automation Technician — Pumping Stations

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement 24-28 days

Overtime opportunities

Life assurance

Job summary

Thames Water Utilities Limited is seeking an Instrument Control Automation Technician to support the Hatfield area from Mill Green STW. You will work on pumps, actuated valves, PLCs and instrumentation, ensuring reliable wastewater service and contributing to system improvements.

The role offers structured training, a competitive salary up to £47,000, and generous benefits. Candidates must have a UK driving licence and be able to work 38 hours weekly with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Ideally qualified to HNC level or NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in instrumentation, control and automation.
• Preferably 18th Edition (BS7671) qualification.
• Good practical understanding of operational plant and control systems.
• Desirable knowledge of Wonderware and ClearSCADA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair instrumentation, control and automation equipment across pumping stations and sites.
• Investigate plant faults and carry out repairs to minimise customer disruption.
• Carry out planned maintenance to improve plant resilience and reliability.

Skills

HNC/NVQ3 in instrumentation/control/fi

18th Edition (BS7671)

Wonderware/SCADA

PLC programming (Rockwell/Allen-Brad|)

Circuit diagrams fault-finding

Calibration & maintenance of field-in‑

UK driving licence

Education

HNC or NVQ3 in instrumentation/control/automation

Tools

Wonderware

ClearSCADA

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Thames Water Utilities Limited is seeking an Instrument Control Automation Technician to support the Hatfield area from Mill Green STW. You will work on pumps, actuated valves, PLCs and instrumentation, ensuring reliable wastewater service and contributing to system improvements.

The role offers structured training, a competitive salary up to £47,000, and generous benefits. Candidates must have a UK driving licence and be able to work 38 hours weekly with occasional overtime.