Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Technician; ICA

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Instrumentation, Control & Automation (ICA) or Control and Instrumentation (C&I) technician to join our Water Production team in Bourne End. This is a mobile role, where you would be required to work on various water treatment works around the East Thames Valley area.

• Install, commission, maintain, and repair water production assets, including level instrumentation, flow meters, and Tand VM’s turbidity monitors.
• Work with technology such as SCADA systems, associated PLCs, and process control networks.
• Liaise with and supervise contractors and suppliers where necessary.
• Investigate asset failures and implement repairs swiftly to avoid interruptions to the water supply process.
• Provide specialist technical advice and training support for technical apprentices.

• Ideally HNC level or NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in an instrumentation, control and automation discipline.
• Preferably an 18th Edition (BS7671) qualification.
• Good practical understanding of operational plant and control systems.
• Understanding of Wonderware and Clear
  
  SCADA is desirable.
• Foundational knowledge of low‑voltage (LV) systems.
• Knowledge and experience with relay logic and PLCs (Rockwell & Allen‑Bradley), including management and programming.
• Ability to read and fault‑find from circuit diagrams and experience with inverter drives.
• Experience in calibration and maintenance of front‑line instrumentation.
• Problem‑solving skills: identify issues, implement solutions, or appropriately escalated.
• Excellent communication skills; able to provide technical expertise to internal and external staff and contractors.
• Resilient, adaptable to changing pressures and environments.
• Work independently with minimum supervision, using own initiative to design and adhere to standards.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues relevant to the industry.
• Team player who respects others, gives constructive feedback, and supports development of colleagues.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Competitive salary between £41,000 – £57,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Contributory pension – defined contribution with a maximum of 12 % and 2 × employee contribution.
• Annual leave: 24 days per year (increasing to 28 with service length), plus bank holidays.
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous paternity leave: 4 weeks paid and optional 2 weeks unpaid.
• Enhanced maternity leave: 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.
• Access to health and wellbeing benefits, including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, cycle‑to‑work schemes, shopping vouchers, and life assurance.
• Personal medical assessments once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme through our benefits hub, offering savings and support.

Base Location – Contractually based at Bourne End WTW, Wendover Road, Bourne End, SL8 5NT
; travel between various sites required.

Working Pattern – 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 3:36 pm, plus standby and overtime opportunity upon completion of essential company training.

Equipment – All PPE, tools, a company van, and a fuel card are provided.

We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, contact us for extra time, accessible formats, or other support.