ICA Technician – Shape the Future of Water Technology

Location: Surrey
Salary: Up to £57,320 (including overtime & standby)
Benefits: Electric company car, pension up to 10%, 25+ days holiday, life assurance, health & wellbeing support, Perkbox rewards, share scheme, and more.

Want to work at the cutting edge of technology while protecting one of life’s most vital resources?
My client deliver's award-winning, safe, high-quality drinking water to customers every day.

We’re investing heavily in automation, smarter data, and digital control, and as an ICA Technician, you’ll be at the heart of this transformation – trusted to keep critical infrastructure running and help shape the future of water.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and optimise operational instrumentation and control systems to improve compliance, reliability, and performance.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues quickly and effectively.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams to prioritise and deliver maintenance activities.
• Use your expertise in industrial control and instrumentation to recommend process improvements.
• Support root cause analysis and take ownership of solutions.
• Mentor apprentices, supervise contractors, and champion engineering excellence.
• Participate in a standby rota to ensure 24/7 resilience for our customers.

What We’re Looking For

• BTEC Diploma (or equivalent) in a technical discipline or time-served apprenticeship – ideally instrumentation or electrical.
• 2+ years’ experience with SCADA/control systems (water or similar process industry preferred).
• Familiarity with telemetry, PLCs, industrial comms, or distributed control systems.
• Confident with Windows OS & Microsoft Office tools.
• A clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.
• Above all: a self-starter who thrives on autonomy and problem-solving.

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.