Systems Technician (Operational Technology)

Ceto Talent; Esher; On-site; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Systems Technician to join their Operational Technology team. This role involves maintaining and upgrading essential SCADA and control systems, ensuring operational resilience, and offering training for growth opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a BTEC Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of two years' experience in control systems. A competitive salary up to £57,320 plus additional benefits, including an electric company car and a strong pension contribution, is provided.

Benefits

Electric company car

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

25 days holiday plus a volunteering day

Healthcare cashback

Life assurance

Mental wellbeing support

Perk-based rewards

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience with SCADA or control systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with industrial communication systems is a plus.
• Confident in using Windows OS and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, and upgrade SCADA and control systems.
• Respond to technical issues for essential services.
• Mentor apprentices and supervise contractors.

Skills

Control systems experience

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

BTEC Diploma or equivalent

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

SCADA systems

Microsoft Office

Telemetry

PLCs

Job description

Systems Technician (Operational Technology)

Location: South-West London

Salary: £57,320 (plus overtime & standby)

Contract Type: Permanent

We’re working with a leading utilities provider to help them hire an experienced Systems Technician to join their Operational Technology (OT) team. This organisation supplies essential services to hundreds of thousands of customers every day, and their OT function plays a major role in keeping operations connected, reliable and future ready.

Our client is investing heavily in automation, smarter data and digital control, and the Systems Technician will be right at the centre of this. You’ll help keep critical infrastructure running, strengthen operational resilience and support the rollout of modern ICA and control systems across the network.

What’s in it for you

Our client offers a strong package and plenty of room to grow:

• Total package up to £57,320 (including overtime and standby)
• Electric company car
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• 25 days holiday plus a volunteering day
• Healthcare cashback, life assurance and mental wellbeing support
• Perk-based rewards, share schemes and financial coaching
• Clear progression routes into senior ICA and OT roles
• Full training and development for both experienced technicians and those growing into the field

What you’ll be doing

• Maintaining, diagnosing and upgrading SCADA, instrumentation, telemetry and control systems.
• Responding rapidly to technical issues to keep essential services running smoothly.
• Working with operators and engineers to improve plant control and operational reliability.
• Supporting new ICA system rollouts and ensuring consistent standards across sites.
• Advising on system upgrades, replacements and opportunities for innovation.
• Supervising contractors, mentoring apprentices and promoting engineering best practice.
• Taking part in a 1-in-6 standby rota to provide 24 / 7 technical resilience.

What we’re looking for

• A BTEC Diploma or equivalent in a technical discipline, or a time-served apprenticeship.
• At least two years’ experience with control systems or SCADA (utilities or process industries ideal but not essential).
• Confident with Windows OS and Microsoft Office tools.
• Familiarity with telemetry, PLCs, industrial communications or distributed control systems.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.
• Someone who takes initiative, enjoys solving problems and thrives with autonomy.

Why this role stands out

This position offers the chance to work at the intersection of technology and sustainability. You’ll play a direct role in maintaining vital services, supporting the environment and shaping the future of how operational technology is delivered.

Our client values diversity, individuality and continuous learning. Even if you don’t match every requirement, they welcome people who want to grow, develop and make a real impact.

Interested?

If you’d like to know more or want to apply, get in touch today. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking OT team where your expertise genuinely keeps life flowing.