Instrumentation & Electrical Technician – SCADA/PLC Field

Severn Trent Plc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus up to 15%

Family-friendly maternity/adoption

Pension scheme (up to 15% match)

Sharesave – discount share purchases

Academy training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Two volunteering days

Job summary

Severn Trent plc is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation Technician to support instrumentation, telemetry systems, and PLC/SCADA applications across the southern patch. You’ll assist with fault finding, commissioning, and deployment of control systems while traveling on a Monday–Friday schedule, starting from home with a company van and fuel card.

The role offers Compex training, a clear development path, and additional monthly allowance upon passing training milestones.

Qualifications

• Experience in Instrumentation, SCADA and PLC software/hardware.
• qualification level 3 or above in Engineering (Electrical/Control systems) or equivalent experience.
• Desirable: 18th Edition and Compex training.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Water Services Contracts and central functions to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Support electricians in fault finding on advanced systems and commissioning small-scale installations.
• Maintain and install instrumentation and telemetry systems to meet business needs.

Skills

Instrumentation

SCADA

PLC hardware/software

Education

Engineering qualification level 3 or above (Electrical/Control systems)

Job description

Severn Trent plc is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation Technician to support instrumentation, telemetry systems, and PLC/SCADA applications across the southern patch. You’ll assist with fault finding, commissioning, and deployment of control systems while traveling on a Monday–Friday schedule, starting from home with a company van and fuel card.

The role offers Compex training, a clear development path, and additional monthly allowance upon passing training milestones.