Instrumentation, Control and Automation Technician at Southern Water

Chatham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Apr, 26

Salary

53820.0

Posted On

24 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Instrumentation, Control Systems, Automation, Fault Finding, Calibration, Testing, Programming, Telemetry Systems, PLC Control, Dosing Equipment, SCADA Systems, Documentation, Problem Solving, Communication, Team Coaching, Process Improvement

Industry

Utilities

Description

Closing Date 2026-02-06 Instrumentation, Control and Automation Technician – Waste Water Location: Kent - Geographically based within location area (negotiable), with travel to multiple sites. Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 38 hours Salary: Base salary £37,260 up to £53,820 per annum (depending on skills and experience) Overtime and on-call payments available. Benefits: A company van (for business use only) which you can take home, and a fuel card Health Care cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage) Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution) For a full list of benefits, please visit our careers page or see below. About the role Join our Wastewater Treatment Team to maintain and improve ICA systems across multiple sites. You will ensure compliance, reliability, and efficiency of control systems while supporting continuous improvement. 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. What you will be responsible for: 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 (Dissolved Oxygen, MLSS, 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 wastewater plants, identifying any faults and implementing remedial action. Calibration of wastewater 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. Additional Requirements Travel across multiple sites with a company van provided. What you’ll bring to the role: Essential NVQ3 in Electrical or Electronic Engineering OR a time-served apprenticeship. An ONC or HNC in Instrumentation, Electronics, Control or equivalent. 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 license. Desirable Enthusiasm for learning and growth. Collaborative, with good communication skills. Experience within a process orientated industry such as water utility, petrochemical, electricity, manufacturing or similar. Progression opportunities Southern Water offers monitored career paths, training, and development opportunities. About Southern Water Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed. At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. "At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need." If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- Introduce Yourself) Our Commitment to Diversity We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Our purpose is big. Our impact is huge. And we know that every single one of us has the power, through our actions, to positively change society and the environment for good. It’s why careers with us have real meaning. Because, if you’re driven and ambitious, we can offer you huge opportunities for personal growth, professional development and constant innovation. Forever evolving. Forever focused on doing the right thing, we empower and encourage everyone to play to their strengths and to help us shape a fair and positive future for all. We believe in Water for Life. If you do too, Dive Right In. 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. 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?

Responsibilities

The role involves maintaining and improving ICA systems across multiple wastewater treatment sites, ensuring compliance and efficiency of control systems. Responsibilities include planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, calibration, and implementing process improvements.