Instrumentation Technician

Anglian Water; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services company is seeking a Regulatory Instrumentation Technician. This role involves maintaining and validating flow monitoring instruments across various locations. Candidates should possess a Level 3 electrical qualification and relevant operational experience. The ideal applicant has strong analytical skills and is self-motivated. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including health care and a double-matched pension scheme.

Benefits

Personal private health care

24-hour Virtual GP service

25 days annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Good understanding of electrical instrumentation and safety principles.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Significant operational experience maintaining asset monitoring devices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive maintenance of flow meters and level devices.
• Ensure alarms and faults are attended to promptly.

Skills

Strong analytical and fault-finding skills

Good understanding of IT systems and applications

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Level 3 electrical/Instrumentation qualification

Tools

IRIS telemetry systems

Job description

Salary: Circa £40,000, depending on skills and experience, plus overtime as and when required, plus business use van

Permanent, 37 hours p/w

Location: Lincoln, Peterborough, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Norwich, Ipswich or Colchester. Flexible base location across the Anglian Water region

Personal private health care

Virtual GP service for you and your household

Double-matched pension scheme

Life assurance at 8 times salary

Are you a hands-on instrumentation technician with a passion for the environment and a keen eye for detail? We\u2019re forming a new Catchment Flow Compliance Team and are looking for Regulatory Instrumentation Technicians who are curious, driven, and ready to make a difference. In this vital role, you\u2019ll be at the forefront of monitoring and maintaining flow instrumentation to ensure accurate data collection and regulatory compliance. Your work will directly support efforts to reduce environmental spills and improve the health of our rivers and coasts. If you\u2019re motivated by purpose, enjoy problem-solving, and want to be part of a team that\u2019s shaping a more sustainable future, we\u2019d love to hear from you.

About the team

We are a specialist instrumentation team working alongside a dedicated group of specialists at the forefront of ensuring flow compliance across our water recycling asset base. We take full ownership of flow compliance, offering expert advice and actionable insights to support operational teams and drive performance.

Our work spans across monitoring and reporting against key flow compliance metrics, conducting in-depth investigations, and delivering both tactical and strategic interventions to restore and maintain compliance in underperforming assets. With a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, we play a critical role in protecting the environment and supporting sustainable water management.

About the Role

As a Regulatory Instrumentation Technician, you will be a key member of a team that maintains, validates, and embeds reliable flow monitoring instrumentation across our Water Recycling Infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include routine and reactive maintenance of regulatory instruments in highways, pumps stations and Waste Water Recycling Centres. You will also support in capital delivery and enhancement of our monitoring estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance: Conduct proactive technical assessments, maintenance and calibrations of flow meters, non-contact level devices such as radar and ultrasonic systems and contact level devices.
• Reactive response: Ensure that alarms and faults are attended with an aim for first time fix, conducting fault finding with an inquisitive mindset.

Qualifications & Experience

• Good understanding of electrical instrumentation and electrical safety principles.
• Level 3 electrical/Instrumentation qualification, with apprenticeship/ time served.
• Full UK driving licence
• Significant operational experience and experience maintaining asset monitoring devices.
• Robust understanding of health & safety practices
• Experience with IRIS or similar telemetry systems and working in the highway and confined spaces.

Skills

• Strong analytical and fault-finding skills.
• Good understanding of IT systems and applications.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and prioritising skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to challenge and collaborate constructively.
• Ability to understand and resolve problems quickly and effectively.

Join us and make a difference in how we protect our rivers and coastal waters. Apply now and be part of a team that is dedicated to excellence in compliance!

Inclusion at Anglian Water

Join us and make a difference. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we think our workplace should reflect that. We are committed to making sure all our colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed.

Benefits

• As a valued employee, you\u2019ll also be entitled to personal private health care including physiotherapy

• 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household

• 25 days annual leave - rising with length of service

• Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%

• Bonus scheme

• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle

• Life Assurance at 8 times your salary

• Personal Accident cover - up to 5 times your salary

• Paid time off if you\u2019re physically or mentally unwell

• An excellent Family Leave package - to help you support your family including enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave policies

Closing date: Sunday 5th October