MEICA Technician: Water Treatment & Asset Maintenance

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays and leave: 25-27 days + bank

Pension up to 15%

Bonus up to 6%

Enhanced Family leave

Social events

Life assurance 4x salary

Wellbeing support

PW Perks – EV scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Job summary

Portsmouth Water is expanding its MEICA Technician team to support clean water operations across Hampshire and West Sussex. This role focuses on mechanical, electrical, and ICA engineering tasks within treatment assets, pumping stations, and remote sites.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, and ensure safety and compliance while contributing to reliable drinking water for local communities.

Qualifications

• Experience within mechanical, electrical, or ICA engineering environments.
• Relevant engineering qualifications and recognised apprenticeship (essential).
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider operational team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to high safety standards and safe systems of work.
• Ability to pass a safety-critical medical assessment.
• Capability to work in confined spaces and at height.
• Willingness to travel across operational sites in Hampshire and West Sussex.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across clean water operational sites
• Diagnose faults and repair equipment safely and efficiently
• Support operational reliability and asset performance
• Work on a variety of treatment works, pumping stations, reservoirs, and remote assets
• Complete inspections, testing, and maintenance records accurately
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures
• Participate in standby or emergency response activities where required

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical systems

ICA

PLCs & telemetry

Pumps & valves

Preventative maintenance

Education

Engineering qualifications

Recognised apprenticeship

Job description

Portsmouth Water is expanding its MEICA Technician team to support clean water operations across Hampshire and West Sussex. This role focuses on mechanical, electrical, and ICA engineering tasks within treatment assets, pumping stations, and remote sites.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, and ensure safety and compliance while contributing to reliable drinking water for local communities.