ICA Technician

ICA Technician - Shape the Future of Water Technology

Location:

Surrey
Salary:
Up to £57,320 (including overtime & standby)
Benefits:
Electric company car, pension up to 10%, 25+ days holiday, life assurance, health & wellbeing support, Perkbox rewards, share scheme, and more.

Want to work at the cutting edge of technology while protecting one of life's most vital resources?
My client deliver's award-winning, safe, high-quality drinking water to customers every day.

We're investing heavily in automation, smarter data, and digital control, and as an ICA Technician, you'll be at the heart of this transformation - trusted to keep critical infrastructure running and help shape the future of water.

What You'll Do

Maintain and optimise operational instrumentation and control systems to improve compliance, reliability, and performance.
Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues quickly and effectively.
Collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams to prioritise and deliver maintenance activities.
Use your expertise in industrial control and instrumentation to recommend process improvements.
Support root cause analysis and take ownership of solutions.
Mentor apprentices, supervise contractors, and champion engineering excellence.
Participate in a standby rota to ensure 24/7 resilience for our customers.

What We're Looking For

BTEC Diploma (or equivalent) in a technical discipline or time-served apprenticeship - ideally instrumentation or electrical.
2+ years' experience with SCADA/control systems (water or similar process industry preferred).
Familiarity with telemetry, PLCs, industrial comms, or distributed control systems.
Confident with Windows OS & Microsoft Office tools.
A clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.
Above all: a self-starter who thrives on autonomy and problem-solving.

Why Join Us?

This isn't just another technician role. It's where technology meets sustainability, and where what you do has a direct impact on communities, the environment, and the future of water.

We know not everyone ticks every box - and that's OK. If you're passionate about learning and motivated to make a difference, we'll give you the training and support you need to succeed.

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

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