Instrumentation, Control and Automation (ICA) Technician/Engineer

TN United Kingdom; New Forest; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Instrumentation, Control, and Automation Technician/Engineer to support water processing across the South Coast. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology, including PLC and SCADA systems, while ensuring efficient operations in water utilities. With a commitment to employee growth and environmental responsibility, the company provides extensive training, a competitive salary, and a range of benefits including a company van and generous annual leave. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in the community and advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company van

Fuel card

25 days annual leave

BUPA cash plan

Pension contributions up to 11%

Employee assistance

Life assurance

Study support

Flexible leave

Cycle scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in process-oriented industries like water utilities or petro-chemical.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience with PLC and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and calibrate plant instrumentation.
• Implement process improvements and respond to instrumentation faults.
• Complete documentation to maintain standards and compliance.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Fault-finding skills

PLC systems experience

SCADA systems experience

Good documentation skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Enthusiasm for learning

Education

HNC in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Equivalent apprenticeship

Tools

Allen Bradley

Mitsubishi

Wonderware InTouch/AVEVA

Job description

Role: Instrumentation, Control, and Automation Technician/Engineer

Location: Multiple locations across Kent, Sussex, Hampshire

Contract Type: Permanent

Travel: Multiple sites in Southern England with a company-supplied van

Hours: 38 hours per week

Application Deadline: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Southern Water is seeking an Instrumentation, Control and Automation Technician/Engineer to support water processing for public use across the South Coast. Responsibilities include maintaining, repairing, modifying, configuring, commissioning, calibrating, and installing plant instrumentation, including PLC and SCADA systems, alarms, and telemetry, to ensure efficient operations.

This role involves occasional paid out-of-hours work and on-call duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fault finding, calibration, testing, investigation, and programming of telemetry, PLC, SCADA, and measurement meters.
• Implementing process improvements through control system modifications and diagnosing complex faults.
• Conducting planned maintenance and calibration to meet Southern Water standards.
• Responding to instrumentation faults as guided by the Regional Control Centre.
• Investigating and resolving instrument and process issues at wastewater plants.
• Accurately completing documentation to maintain standards and compliance.
• Implementing control system modifications to improve processes or ensure compliance.
• Training and coaching team members.

Skills and Experience:

• HNC in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent apprenticeship.
• Experience in process-oriented industries such as water utilities, petro-chemical, electricity, or manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Experience with PLC and SCADA systems (e.g., Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Wonderware InTouch/AVEVA).
• Good documentation and regulatory compliance skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning and development.
• Valid UK driving license.

What We Offer:

• Salary up to £52,000 depending on experience, plus overtime and on-call bonuses.
• Company van (for business use) and fuel card.
• Tools, PPE, uniform, and training.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• BUPA cash plan, flu jab, eye test vouchers.
• Pension contributions up to 11%.
• Employee assistance, social clubs, bonus schemes.
• Life assurance, electric car scheme, health cash plan.
• Volunteer days, occupational health, retailer discounts, digital GP.
• Study support, flexible leave, cycle scheme.

Join our Wastewater Treatment Team and advance your career with a company committed to growth, training, and environmental responsibility. Don’t worry if you don’t meet all criteria—apply anyway!