Instrumentation, Control & Automation (ICA) Technician. Wastewater

ZipRecruiter; Chichester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A wastewater management company is seeking an Instrumentation, Control and Automation Technician in Chichester. This role involves maintaining and improving wastewater processing systems, with comprehensive training provided. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in a process-oriented environment. The position offers a salary ranging from £37,260 to £53,820 along with a package of benefits including overtime, company van, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Company van

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Pension contributions up to 11%

Employee assistance program

Life assurance equal to 4x salary

Discounts with popular retailers

Qualifications

• NVQ3 in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or a time-served apprenticeship.
• Experience with Instrumentation, Control, or Automation.
• Full, current UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and calibration on various instrumentation.
• Diagnose control system faults.
• Coach and train team members.

Skills

Electrical or Electronic Engineering NVQ3

Experience in process-oriented industry

Excellent problem solving and fault-finding skills

Strong documentation skills

Collaborative, good communication skills

Enthusiasm for learning

Education

ONC or HNC in Instrumentation, Electronics, Control

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Closing Date
2025-09-23

Location: Chichester, Hampshire

Time type: Full Time

Base location: Geographically based within Location area (Negotiable).

Travel: Multiple sites within Location area with a company supplied van.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 38 Hrs

Salary: £37,260 - £53,820

About the role

Are you ready to make a difference in the wastewater industry? With every day showing a new challenge! Southern Water is recruiting for an Instrumentation, Control and Automation Technician to support the processing of wastewater for safe return to the environment. Join our Wastewater Treatment Team and see how far your career could progress with a company committed to career progression, training and development opportunities, our customers, and the environment. We offer a monitored career path and training to get you where you want to be. If you only have some of the skillsets listed below, please still apply and start your learning journey within ICA at Southern Water. If you have more of the skillsets listed, you will automatically be set towards the higher end of the salary scale listed below.

Responsibilities

• Planned, Reactive & Proactive maintenance including fault finding, calibration, testing, investigation and programming on equipment such as telemetry systems, instrumentation (flowmeters, level transmitters, pressure transducers, temperature probes, etc.), analysers (dissolved oxygen, MLSS, turbidity, etc.), MCC & LVA (Low Voltage Assemblies) with PLC control, control networks, dosing equipment, automation (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems).
• Implement complex process improvements and diagnose control system faults on PLC types such as Rockwell, Mitsubishi and other package plant PLCs.
• PLC software control via backups and routine verification; maintain a change control system when software is requested.
• HMI & SCADA system backups and modifications.
• Setup and maintenance of site control networks (Ethernet, DH+, Profibus, Profinet, RS232, etc.), including managed switch configuration.
• Conduct planned maintenance and calibrate instrumentation to Southern Water standards to ensure reliability and accuracy.
• Respond to faults/alarms as guided by the Regional Control Centre.
• Undertake investigative work on instruments and process issues at wastewater plants, identifying faults and implementing remedial action.
• Calibration of wastewater equipment to external standards such as HACCP and MCerts.
• Complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner to maintain internal change control standards.
• Implement system modifications from Operational Team requests to help improve process control or compliance.
• Gather evidence to help with Root Cause Analysis and implement changes as required.
• Coach and train team members to develop their skills.

Skills and experience

• NVQ3 in Electrical or Electronic Engineering OR a time-served apprenticeship.
• An ONC or HNC in Instrumentation, Electronics, Control or equivalent.
• Experience within a process orientated industry such as water utility, petrochemical, electricity, manufacturing or similar.
• Excellent problem solving and fault-finding skills.
• Experience within Instrumentation OR Control OR Automation.
• Strong documentation skills for regulatory compliance reporting.
• Collaborative, with good communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning and growth.
• Full, current UK driving licence.

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive package, with a salary range of £37,260 to £53,820 depending on skills and experience plus overtime and on-call payment.

• A company van (for business use only) which you can take home, and a fuel card.
• All necessary PPE, tools, uniform and training to excel in your career at Southern Water.
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
• Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers.
• Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution).
• An employee assistance program.
• A network of sports and social clubs.
• Company and performance-related bonus.
• Life assurance equal to 4x salary.
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service).
• Health Cash Plan.
• Two paid volunteering days a year.
• Occupational health service.
• Discounts with over 800 popular retailers.
• Digital GP service.
• Study support may be available for job-related qualifications.
• Competitive maternity & paternity leave and flexible return to work options.
• Cycle to work scheme.

EEO and inclusion

At Southern Water we are passionate about and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you\'re excited about this role but your experience doesn\'t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our Talent Acquisition team can help you see how your skills fit in.