Instrumentation, Control and Automation Technician - Southern Water : Job Details

Role: Instrumentation, Control and Automation Technician

Location: Kent or Hastings based (Requires travel across the area, we are ideally seeking someone who resides in or around Kent and the Hasting areas or within a reasonable commuting distance

Salary: up to £41,343 depending on skills and experience

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 38 hours

Why work for us as an Instrumentation, Control and Automation Technician?

Being based in Kent you have the benefits of structured hours and standby opportunities giving you greater earning potential.

Our sites are right on your door step, giving you the stability and security of full time employment whilst providing the challenging assignments you require.

The role is split across two bands ICA Technician and ICA Engineer we have development plans for both of these roles, which provides a clear structure of how you progress to the next level, this enables you to progress to ICA Engineer with a salary is up to £44,900!

You like to hear more?

Using your automation or electronic implementation skills your duties will include but aren’t limited to maintenance, repair, diagnose, modify and install Instrumentation systems (including flow, level, pressure, temperature and numerous chemical). You will be expected to understand, interpret and edit parameters/settings in order to maintain, repair modify and install local and remote control systems including telemetry, radio, programmable logic controllers and computer based SCADA systems.

What are my opportunities?

You will have access to superb structure of learning and development opportunities to benefit your long term career aspirations. We have a progressive development plan which you will benefit from in this role. We provide training to support development in technical areas specific to the Water industry and manufacture specific development. The importance of this role cannot be understated because without equipment that meets regulation standards or requires repair, our customers would not be able to receive a continuous supply of fresh drinking water.

What we offer?

Our overall package includes a company van business use only but can take this home , fuel card, 25 paid days off per year, a discretionary bonus, BUPA cash plan cover (upgradable to cover your family), a free annual flu jab, free eye test vouchers, Perkbox discounts, pension contributions up to 11% (dependent on your contribution), an employee assistance program and a networks of sports and social clubs gives you further flexibility and support. We provide all PPE, Tools and training to help you excel within your career at Southern Water.

Who do we want?

We are keen to hear from applicants with ICA experience and some knowledge of PLC/Comms training. You will need to have completed the following qualifications in a relevant field: ONC, NVQ level 3 or equivalent and a time-served apprenticeship and have a good understanding of instrumentation, control and automation processes.

You must hold a full valid UK driving licence