ICA Technician

ICA Technician

£45,000-£50,000 dependent upon experience

SES Treatment Centres across our catchment area

SES Water is a local water company dedicated to providing high-quality water and exceptional service to our customers. With a rich history of serving the communities in the Southeast of England, we are committed to delivering a reliable and sustainable water supply, ensuring that our customers have access to safe and clean water every day.

A forward-thinking utility company, SES Water is driven by innovation and environmental responsibility. We continuously invest in cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices to protect and preserve our precious water resources while meeting the evolving needs of our customers.

As an Instrumentation, Control and Automation Technician in our Operational Technology team, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing our instrumentation, control, and SCADA systems, which are critical to the safe and efficient running of our sites.

From diagnosing faults to implementing system improvements, you’ll be at the heart of ensuring that our operations are reliable and cutting-edge.

What We Offer:

We offer a range of benefits for your personal and financial wellbeing, including.

• Generous salary; £45,000-£50,000 dependent upon experience
• Standby allowance
• Paid overtime
• Electric Company Car
• Group personal pension plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Life assurance for peace of mind
• Financial education, savings, and loans support
• Global employee benefits and reward package - Perkbox
• Shares scheme
• Cycle to Work and Car Share Schemes and for eco-conscious commuting
• 25 days of annual leave for work-life balance
• Simply Health healthcare cashback scheme and Surgical Choices
• Service and MOT discounts at our on-site garage
• One paid day per year for volunteering in the community

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation, control, and SCADA systems
• Minimise equipment downtime by quickly diagnosing and rectifying faults
• Maintain accurate records of work carried out and keep systems documentation up to date
• Collaborate closely with Operations staff to ensure safe and efficient system operation
• Offer insights and recommendations on plant replacements and system upgrades.
• Support the development and implementation of new ICA systems, ensuring consistency across the organisation
• Supervise contractors and apprentices involved in ICA projects
• Provide out-of-hours support and participate in a standby rota to ensure 24/7 operational reliability

What We're Looking For:

Essential Requirements:

• A BTEC Diploma (or equivalent) in a relevant technical field, or time served apprenticeship.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in the water or related process industries working with SCADA, control, and instrumentation systems.
• Proficiency in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office software.
• A flexible, reliable attitude, with a good level of fitness and the ability to work independently.
• A full clean UK driving licence.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with telemetry and communication systems

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values which are essential to our success are:

Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.

Please let us know if we can support you during the application and interview process.