Instrumentation, Control and Automation Technician
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Instrumentation, Control and Automation Technician
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] — Chatham, Kent | Full-time | Permanent | Salary: £38,564.10 – £55,703.70 per annum
About the role
Working in our Fresh Water Team, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving ICA systems across multiple sites. You will ensure compliance, reliability, and efficiency of control systems while supporting continuous improvement.
What you will be responsible for
- Planned, reactive & proactive maintenance including fault finding, calibration, testing, investigation and programming on a variety of equipment sets including; telemetry, analysers, dosing equipment, control (e.g. networks, MCC/LVA components, PID controllers) and instrumentation (e.g. flowmeters, level transmitters, pressure transducers, temperature probes)
- Implementing process improvements
- Diagnosing control system faults on PLC control systems such as; Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley and a range of package plant PLC’s.
- HMI & SCADA system backups and modifications.
- Setup and maintenance of site control networks
- Undertaking planned maintenance and/or calibrating instrumentation
- Responding to faults/ alarms
- Completing documentation accurately and in a timely manner
What you’ll bring to the role
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Electronic Engineering OR time-served apprenticeship (or equivalent).
- Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Experience with PLC programming and SCADA systems.
- Live within 45 mins of our sites
Desirable: Experience in process-oriented industries (water, petrochemical, manufacturing). ONC or HNC in Instrumentation, Electronics, or Control.
Progression opportunities
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers monitored career paths, training, and development opportunities.
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.
Our Commitment to Diversity
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Additional information
In line with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years. Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre‑employment checks, including security vetting.