Instrumentation, Control and Automation Technician page is loaded
Instrumentation, Control and Automation Technician
Apply locations HARDHAM Chichester South East England Flexible Worthing posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: September 3, 2025 (12 days left to apply) job requisition id JR5514
Closing Date
2025-09-03
Location; Sussex,
Time type; Full Time
Base location; Geographically based within Location area (Negotiable).
Travel; Multiple sites within Location area with a company supplied van.
Contract Type; Permanent
Hours; 38 Hrs (Mon to Weds 08:00-16:30and Thurs/Fri is 08:00-15:30)
Salary: £37,260 - £53,820
Are you ready to make a difference in the water industry? With every day showing a new challenge!
With our sites located across the beautiful South Coast, you can enjoy the security of full-time employment while tackling the interesting assignments that keep you engaged and growing.
Southern Water is recruiting for an Instrumentation, Control and Automation Technician to support the processing of wastewater for safe return to the environment.
Join our Fresh Water Team and see how far your career could progress with a company committed to career progression, training and development opportunities, our customers, and the environment.
We offer a monitored career path and training to get you where you want to be. If you only have some of the skillsets listed below, please still apply and start your learning journey within ICA at Southern Water. If you have more of the skillsets listed, you will automatically be set towards the higher end of the salary scale listed below.
Your responsibilities are to include:
* Planned, Reactive & Proactive maintenance including Fault Finding, Calibration, Testing, Investigation and Programming on such equipment sets as; Telemetry Systems, Instrumentation (Flowmeters, Level transmitters, Pressure transducers, Temperature probes, etc…). Analysers (Turbidity, etc…). MCC & LVA (Low Voltage Assemblies) with PLC Control. Control (Networks, MCC/LVA components, PID controllers). Dosing Equipment. Automation (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems). + More!
* Implement complex process improvements and diagnose control system faults on PLC types such as; Rockwell, Mitsubishi and a range of package plant PLC’s.
* PLC Software Control via backups and routine verification. Maintaining a change control system when software is requested.
* HMI & SCADA system backups and modifications.
* Setup and maintenance of site control networks (Ethernet, DH+, Profibus, Profinet, RS232, etc..), including managed switch configuration.
* Conduct planned maintenance and/or calibrate instrumentation to Southern Water standards to ensure reliability and accuracy.
* Respond to faults/ alarms as guided by the Regional Control Centre.
* Undertake investigative work on instruments and process issues at fresh water plants, identifying any faults and implementing remedial action.
* Calibration of fresh water equipment to external national standards such as HACCP and MCerts.
* Complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner to maintain internal change control standards.
* Implement system modifications from Operational Team requests to help improve process control or compliance.
* Gather evidence to help with Root Cause Analysis and implement changes as required.
* To coach and train team members to develop their skills.
Skills and experience needed:
* NVQ3 in Electrical or Electronic Engineering OR a time-served apprenticeship.
* An ONC or HNC in Instrumentation, Electronics, Control or equivalent.
* Experience within a process orientated industry such as water utility, petrochemical, electricity, manufacturing or similar.
* Excellent problem solving and fault-finding skills.
* Experience within Instrumentation OR Control OR Automation.
* Strong documentation skills for regulatory compliance reporting.
* Collaborative, with good communication skills.
* Enthusiasm for learning and growth.
* Full, current UK driving licence.
What Do We Offer?
We offer a comprehensive package, with a salary range of £37,260 to £53,820 depending on skills and experience plusovertime and on-call payment.
More benefits!
* A company van (for business use only) which you can take home, and a fuel card.
* All necessary PPE, tools, uniform and training to excel in your career at Southern Water.
* 25 days annual leave+ Bank Holidays.
* Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers.
* Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution).
* An employee assistance program.
* A network of sports and social clubs.
* Company and performance-related bonus.
* Life assurance equal to 4x salary.
* Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service).
* Health Cash Plan.
* Two paid volunteering days a year.
* Occupational health service.
* Discounts with over 800 popular retailers.
* Digital GP service.
* Study support may be available for job-related qualifications.
* Competitive maternity & paternity leave and flexible return to work options.
* Cycle to work scheme.
At Southern Water we are passionate about diversity and inclusion and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our Talent Acquisition team can help you see how your skills fit in.
Similar Jobs (1)
Instrumentation, Control and Automation (ICA) Technician/Engineer
locations 10 Locations posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration.
Every Body Welcome
We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are dedicated to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to showcase their skills and experience.
We succeed together
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, because delivering water for life is our core purpose. To achieve this, we need 24/7 support in place to resolve incidents quickly and efficiently. All our employees understand the importance of out-of-hours incident support – because when problems appear, fixing them is our top priority. That’s why our people join together and support when and however needed to make sure our customers get the service they deserve. Joining the Southern Water family means you’ll become part of our incident support team. During your interview, your manager will speak to you about any incident support rotas that apply to your position.
* Company and performance-related bonus
* Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution
* Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary
* Health benefits through a Cash Plan
* Two paid community volunteering days a year
* 25 days annual holiday
* Occupational health service
* Perkbox benefits offering discounts and savings on several products and experiences
* Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
* We offer competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
Need flexibility in your work?
Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role? #LI-Hybrid
#J-18808-Ljbffr