Field Instrumentation​/ICA Technician - Water & Wastewater MEICA

Instrumentation | Calibration | Testing | Fault-Finding | WIMES | EICA | Water Are you an experienced Instrumentation Technician who knows their way around flow, level, pressure, analytical and telemetry equipment? Do you enjoy the hands-on challenge of installing, calibrating, testing and fault-finding instrumentation across complex process environments? And looking for a growing contractor where you can develop your expertise and progress towards Senior Instrumentation or EICA Engineering?

We're looking for a proactive, technically skilled Instrumentation Technician to join our MEICA delivery team, supporting projects across clean water and wastewater treatment sites. You'll play an important hands-on role ensuring instrumentation is installed, configured and maintained to the highest standards of accuracy, compliance and reliability.

The Role at a Glance Instrumentation Technician - Water & Wastewater MEICA Yorkshire Based Competitive Salary - DOE Company Vehicle or Car Allowance  Fuel Card Performance-Related Bonus 25 Days Holiday  8 Bank Holidays Sector:
Water & Wastewater | MEICA | EICA Technical:
Flow | Level | Pressure | Analytical | Telemetry | PLC / SCADA Standards: WIMES | RAMS | Water Industry Compliance Essential:
Full UK Driving Licence Who we are Founded in Sheffield in 2004, CHG Electrical has more than two decades of engineering heritage. Built on strong electrical engineering foundations, the business has evolved into a multidisciplinary engineering partner delivering complex projects across water utilities, rail, steel and manufacturing. Today, our capabilities span MEICA, EICAT, civil engineering, control-panel design and manufacture, automation, software and digital transformation.

We support projects from initial design through installation and commissioning to long-term maintenance, combining practical, hands-on engineering experience with modern technology and intelligent thinking. Throughout that evolution, the principles behind CHG have remained consistent: technical excellence, exceptional quality, safe delivery and trusted long-term relationships. Its this proven heritage, combined with our ambition to keep innovating, that enables us to deliver reliable, future-ready solutions for some of the UKs most important infrastructure.

The Opportunity Working as part of our MEICA delivery team, you'll install, commission, calibrate and maintain instrumentation across clean water and wastewater assets. You'll work across equipment including flow meters, level sensors, pressure transmitters, turbidity and chlorine analysers and telemetry systems, diagnosing faults and ensuring equipment performs accurately and reliably. You'll also work closely with EICA Engineers, Project Managers and commissioning teams, giving you broad exposure across project delivery, control system integration and site commissioning.

For someone who wants to keep developing technically, there's clear scope to progress into senior instrumentation or EICA engineering roles as CHG continues to grow. What Youll Be Doing Install, Commission and Maintain Install, commission, calibrate and maintain instrumentation across clean and wastewater assets. Work with flow meters, level sensors, pressure transmitters, turbidity and chlorine analysers and associated equipment. Complete loop checks, functional testing, inspections and verification activities.

Diagnose and Integrate Identify and resolve faults across instrumentation, control systems and monitoring equipment. Support PLC and SCADA interface checks and control-system integration. Collaborate with EICA Engineers, Project Managers and commissioning teams throughout project delivery and site integration. Deliver Safely and Precisely Complete all work in line with RAMS, design specifications, WIMES and wider water-industry requirements. Maintain accurate calibration records, inspection logs and site reports.

Work closely with clients, operators and internal teams to achieve high-quality handovers and smooth operational transitions. Champion CHGs safety culture while ensuring tools, materials and equipment are properly used, maintained and ready for scheduled works. About You You'll already have proven instrumentation experience within water, wastewater or another process industry, combining strong technical knowledge with a practical, hands-on approach. You'll bring:
Proven experience as an Instrumentation Technician within water, wastewater or process environments. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Instrumentation, Electrical, Controls or a related discipline. Strong understanding of water treatment processes, WIMES-compliant instrumentation and telemetry systems.

Experience with flow meters, level sensors, pressure transmitters, turbidity and chlorine analysers or similar instrumentation. Good knowledge of calibration techniques, fault-finding and loop testing. Excellent practical problem-solving skills and a proactive approach. Strong communication skills and the confidence…