OT Field Engineer: PLC/SCADA & Telemetry Specialist

Anglian Water Services; Remote; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is seeking an OT Field Engineer to maintain, repair, and commission operational technology systems. This field-based role covers Lincolnshire, focusing on diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and technical support for critical infrastructure in water management. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and extensive troubleshooting experience. The position offers an attractive salary, benefits including private healthcare, pension scheme, and a flexible working culture.

Benefits

Personal private health care

25 days annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Life Assurance

Paid time off for health reasons

Qualifications

• Educated to HNC/HND level or equivalent in relevant field.
• Experience in maintenance or commissioning of control systems.
• Formal training in PLC programming is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and commission OT hardware and systems.
• Collaborate with teams across water and recycling operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance and system upgrades.

Skills

Troubleshooting complex technical problems

Programming and fault finding of PLC

Understanding of industrial control networks

Knowledge of communication technologies

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering

City and Guilds / NVQ level 3 electrical qualification

Tools

PLC hardware and software

Telemetry outstation hardware

Industrial control systems

Job description

A leading water utility company is seeking an OT Field Engineer to maintain, repair, and commission operational technology systems. This field-based role covers Lincolnshire, focusing on diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and technical support for critical infrastructure in water management. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and extensive troubleshooting experience. The position offers an attractive salary, benefits including private healthcare, pension scheme, and a flexible working culture.