Electrician

Electrician / ICA Technician, Reading and surrounding areas, £45-50k + bens and company van

Our client, a growing Electrical and Mechanical Engineering contractor in the UK construction industry, primarily working within Water Utilities, is seeking an experienced Electrician/ICA Technician.

The role of electrician / ICA Technician will require travel across various sites in/around in Hampshire, Berkshire, and East Sussex with the Head Office being in Reading.

As an Electrician / ICA Technician, you will hold a crucial technical role within the company. You will collaborate with electrical and mechanical teams, and occasionally work independently. A standby and call-out rota is operated to handle reactive work out of hours.
Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Replacement: Replacing end-of-life or unsupported equipment and hardware, including Telemetry RTU, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and control systems.
• Fault Diagnosis: Identifying and resolving technical issues with instrumentation, control, and automation equipment using troubleshooting techniques and diagnostic tools.
• Testing and Configuration: Ensuring equipment is functioning correctly and configured to meet operational requirements.
• Installation and Repair: Installing, modifying, and repairing equipment in a safe and efficient manner, adhering to industry best practices and safety guidelines.
• Compliance: Complying with industry standards and regulations, such as Health and Safety and environmental standards.
• Electrical Drawings: Reading and modifying electrical drawings to understand and implement technical specifications.
• Customer Service: Providing excellent customer service by addressing client questions and concerns professionally.
• IT Skills: Demonstrating basic IT skills and PC literacy.
• Call-out Rota: Participating in a call-out rota to cover clients' 24/7 reactive breakdowns.

Ideal Qualifications

• Full Electrical apprenticeship or HNC/ONC/BTEC
• 2330, 2391, 18th Edition Wiring Regs., NVQ Level 3, AM2
• Knowledge of SCADA, Telemetry, HMI, PLC, and Instrumentation
• CSCS or ECS Card
• Experience in Instrumentation, Control, and Automation
• Ability to organize and manage time effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well with other teams within the company

Experience in the Water Industry would be advantageous!

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive base salary
• Enhanced overtime rates and door-to-door payment
• Callout and standby payments
• Company van and fuel card
• 25 days of holiday (plus bank holidays) and additional long service days
• Company pension

Would suit someone who enjoys getting involved in electrical projects, working within the water industry, varied and interested.