ICA Technician

Want to work at the cutting edge of technology while protecting one of life’s most vital resources?
At SES Water (part of the Pennon Group), we’re delivering award-winning, safe, high-quality drinking water to over 750,000 customers every day. Behind the scenes, our Operational Technology (OT) team makes it happen – keeping systems connected, resilient, and future-ready.
We’re investing heavily in automation, smarter data, and digital control, and as ICA Technician, you’ll be right at the centre of this transformation – trusted to keep critical infrastructure running and play your part in shaping the future of water.
What’s in it for you?
We’ll make sure you’re supported, rewarded, and given the tools to thrive:

• Total package up to £57,320 (plus overtime & standby)
  
• Electric company car - drive into the future sustainably
  
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
  
• 25 days’ holiday increasing to 27 with length of service + 1 volunteering day
  
• Life assurance, SimplyHealth cashback, surgical choices & mental wellbeing support
  
• Perkbox rewards, share scheme & financial coaching
  
• Clear career pathways and training to help you grow into more senior ICA/OT roles
  Whether you’re an ICA expert or just starting out, we’ll invest in your growth with structured training, mentoring, and development opportunities.
  What you’ll be doing
  •Carrying out planned and proactive maintenance activities on operational instrumentation and controls systems to improve process compliance, reliability, and performance
  •Providing timely response to operational issues, performing onsite analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of complex problems
  ·Working collaboratively with a range of operational teams such as mechanical, and electrical technicians to prioritise work and coordinate the delivery of maintenance activities
  •Use industrial control, instrumentation, and technical knowledge, working with operational functions to provide recommendations for process optimisation, improvements, and efficiencies.
  •Assisting the ICA Manager with root causes of plant failure and/or sub optimal performance and take ownership of resolution
  •Mentoring apprentices, supervising contractors, and championing engineering excellence.
  •Playing your part in a standby rota to provide 24/7 technical resilience for our customers.
  Why join us?
  This isn’t just another technician role. It’s where technology meets sustainability, and where what you do has a direct impact on communities, the environment, and the future of water.
  We know not everyone ticks every box, and that’s OK. If you’re passionate about learning and motivated to make a difference, we’ll give you the training and support you need to succeed.
  What we’re looking for
  
• A BTEC Diploma (or equivalent) in a technical discipline, or a time-served apprenticeship. Preferably instrumentation or electrical background
  
• 2+ years’ experience in SCADA/control systems (water or similar process industry preferred).
  
• Confident with Windows OS & Microsoft Office tools.
  
• Familiarity with telemetry, PLCs, industrial comms, or distributed control systems.
  
• A clean UK driving licence and readiness to travel between sites.
  
• Above all: a self-starter who thrives on autonomy and problem-solving.
  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.
  Ready to make your mark?
  Apply today and join a team where your expertise helps keep life flowing