Instrumentation, control & automation; ICA technician

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced instrumentation, control & automation (ICA) technician across London and the Thames Valley. As a successful candidate, you will be working with multi-disciplinary teams, alongside a range of operational teams such as systems, mechanical and electrical technicians.

• Install, modify and commission new plant equipment to relevant standards.

• Diagnose and repair faults on systems and plants.

• Proactively identify and report works for enhancement and deliver cost‑effective improvements to assets and systems.

• Record work and asset information to improve business performance and identify possible future risks.

• Provide specialist technical advice, coach, train and develop staff under supervision, including the apprenticeship programme.

• Interact with internal and external customers in a timely, professional, efficient, respectful and polite manner.

• Maintain health, safety and well‑being of yourself, colleagues, contractors and visitors, complying with Health and Safety regulations and Thames Water guidelines.

• HNC level or NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in instrumentation, control and automation, or similar qualification.
• Preferably 18th Edition (BS7671) qualification.
• Practical understanding of operational plant and control systems.
• Experience with Wonderware and Clear
  
  SCADA desirable.
• Knowledge and experience with relay logic and PLCs (Rockwell & Alan Bradley), including management and programming.
• Ability to read and fault‑find from circuit diagrams and experience with inverter drives.
• Experience in calibration and maintenance of front‑line instrumentation.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, communication and technical expertise for internal and external staff and contractors.
• Resilience, adaptability to a constantly changing environment and ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety issues relevant to the industry.
• Team player, respectful of others, supportive of development of others.
• Full UK driving licence.

Working hours:

38 hours per week, Monday‑Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm, plus standby rota payments & overtime opportunities which can increase earning potential by up to an additional £8,000‑£10,000 per annum after completion of essential company training.

Salary up to £47,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus a company van, tools and PPE. Contributory pension – Defined Contribution – Maximum of 12% – 2x employee contribution.

• Annual leave: 24 days per year, increasing to 28 days with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Performance‑related pay plan linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous pension scheme through AON.
• Generous paternity leave: 4 weeks paid and optional 2 weeks unpaid.
• Enhanced maternity leave: 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.
• Access to annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.