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September 12, 2025 (6 days left to apply) job requisition :
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* Job Title:

** ICA Technician
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* Location:

** Isle of Wight
** Contract Type:
** Permanent & Full time
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* Hours:

** 38 Hrs (Mon to Weds 08:00-16:30 and Thurs/Fri is 08:00-15:30)
** Salary:** £37,260 - £53,820 (depending on experience)
With our sites located across the beautiful South Coast, you can enjoy the security of full-time employment while tackling the interesting assignments that keep you engaged and growing.

Southern Water is recruiting for an Instrumentation, Control and Automation Technician to support the supply of wholesome clean water for our customers.

Join our Water Supply Team and see how far your career could progress with a company committed to career progression, training and development opportunities, our customers, and the environment.

We offer a monitored career path and training to get you where you want to be. If you only have some of the skillsets listed below, please still apply and start your learning journey within ICA at Southern Water. If you have more of the skillsets listed, you will automatically be set towards the higher end of the salary scale listed below.
** Your responsibilities are to include:
*** Planned, Reactive & Proactive maintenance including Fault Finding, Calibration, Testing, Investigation and Programming on such equipment sets as;
Telemetry Systems, Instrumentation (Flowmeters, Level transmitters, Pressure transducers, Temperature probes, etc…). Analysers (Turbidity, etc…). MCC & LVA (Low Voltage Assemblies) with PLC Control. Control (Networks, MCC/LVA components, PID controllers). Dosing Equipment. Automation (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems). + More!
* Implement complex process improvements and diagnose control system faults on PLC types such as;
Rockwell, Mitsubishi and a range of package plant PLC’s.
* PLC Software Control via backups and routine verification. Maintaining a change control system when software is requested.
* HMI & SCADA system backups and modifications.
* Setup and maintenance of site control networks (Ethernet, DH+, Profibus, Profinet, RS232, etc..), including managed switch configuration.
* Conduct planned maintenance and/or calibrate instrumentation to Southern Water standards to ensure reliability and accuracy.
* Respond to faults/ alarms as guided by the Regional Control Centre.
* Undertake investigative work on instruments and process issues at fresh water plants, identifying any faults and implementing remedial action.
* Calibration of Water Supply equipment to external national standards such as HACCP and MCerts.
* Complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner to maintain internal change control standards.
* Implement system modifications from Operational Team requests to help improve process control or compliance.
* Gather evidence to help with Root Cause Analysis and implement changes as required.
* To coach and train team members to develop their skills.
** Skills and experience needed:
*** NVQ3 in Electrical or Electronic Engineering OR a time-served apprenticeship.
* An ONC or HNC in Instrumentation, Electronics, Control or equivalent.
* Experience with in a process orientated industry such as water utility, petrochemical, electricity, manufacturing or similar.
* Excellent problem solving and fault-finding skills.
* Experience with in Instrumentation OR Control OR Automation.
* Strong documentation skills for regulatory compliance reporting.
* Collaborative, with good communication skills.
* Enthusiasm for learning and growth.
* Full, current UK driving licence.

We offer a comprehensive package, with a salary range of £37,260 to £53,820 depending on skills and experience plus standby, overtime and on-call payment.

More benefits!
* A company van (for business use only) which you can take home, and a fuel card.
* All necessary PPE, tools, uniform and training to excel in your career at Southern Water.
* 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
* Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers.
* Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your…