ICA Technician
Location: South East England (field-based)
Type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £30,-£50, + possible overtime
Other benefits: Vehicle/allowance, pension, life cover, training, 25+ days holiday
Overview
Our clients in the South are looking for an experienced ICA Technician to maintain and support instrumentation, control, and automation systems across water treatment and distribution sites. You'll carry out planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs, and commissioning of equipment including SCADA, PLCs, telemetry, and instrumentation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance on ICA assets (instruments, PLCs, telemetry, SCADA)
2. Respond to equipment faults, diagnose issues, and carry out repairs and calibrations
3. Support installation and commissioning of new systems and upgrades
4. Perform adjustments to SCADA and PLC logic where required
5. Ensure accurate record-keeping for audits and compliance
6. Work safely and in line with confined space and hazardous area procedures
7. Contribute to system improvements and process efficiency
8. Collaborate with other engineers, operators, and control room teams
9. Participate in standby rota and attend urgent call-outs when required
What You'll Need
10. Recognised qualification in electrical, control, or instrumentation engineering (e.g. HNC/NVQ 3)
11. Practical experience with SCADA/PLC systems and ICA fault-finding
12. Strong mechanical/electrical understanding
13. Full UK driving licence
14. Willing to work standby and respond to call-outs