EICA Technician @ South West Water

At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.

We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.

And we have huge ambitions.

Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.

So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.

Are you an experienced and hands-on Technician looking for a new challenge?

We currently have an opportunity available for an EICA Technician (Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation) to join our team working in Bournemouth. Joining us on a full-time, permanent basis you will receive a competitive salary of £25,000 – £40,000 per annum plus excellent benefits and a company van provided.

Joining our busy EICA team, you will carry out repair and maintenance for water treatment process control and electrical systems and diagnose faults on all aspects of asset control and automation. You will assist Operational staff with the resolution of complex problems and update any site engineering documentation as necessary.

There will be a requirement to occasionally wear breathing apparatus, work in confined spaces, work from heights, work outside and within noisy environments.

This role will follow a formal progression matrix, and performance will be tracked against a planned competency matrix. On completion of a satisfactory probationary period, the EICA Technician role will involve the undertaking of standby and callouts on an Electrical/ICA standby rota, the frequency of which may change in response to the business demands. You must be based with 45 minutes of the operational area, due to the standby response times.

What You Will Be Doing:

Joining our busy EICA team, you will carry out repair and maintenance for water treatment process control and electrical systems and diagnose faults on all aspects of asset control and automation. You will assist Operational staff with the resolution of complex problems and update any site engineering documentation as necessary.
There will be a requirement to occasionally wear breathing apparatus, work in confined spaces, work from heights, work outside and within noisy environments.
On completion of a satisfactory probationary period, the EICA Technician role will involve the undertaking of standby and callouts on an Electrical/ICA standby rota, the frequency of which may change in response to the business demands. You must be based with 45 minutes of the operational area, due to the standby response times.

What We Are Looking For:

Previous experience in a process control environment
Electrical or electronic qualifications
Experience with PLC (Programmable Logic Control) systems
Full UK driving license
Extensive training will be provided, and we will consider less experienced candidates for a Trainee or Apprenticeship role
Knowledge of telemetry outstation & radio systems
Assist in the technical development of apprentices/trainees
Knowledge of instrumentation calibration.
Willingness to learn new processes and technologies.

What's In It For You?

At South West Water, we don’t all do the same job, but we each get out of bed in the morning knowing that every day is a chance to make incredible things happen, together. In return for our people’s hard work and commitment, we offer an excellent range of benefits:
Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
Buy or sell annual leave to offer you extra flexibility
Buy a bike and safety equipment tax-free, through our Cycle to Work scheme
We offer free car parking at most of our sites
Take up to 26 weeks’ additional maternity leave
Share your parental leave and split your time off to care for your child how you choose
Invest in Pennon Group plc through our employee share schemes
We support our people by offering a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
Look after your wellbeing with our Champion Health support platform
Enjoy free eye tests and discounts on frames and lenses at Specsavers
Enjoy access to thousands of deals and discounts on supermarkets, high street shops, online retailers, travel, eating out, cinemas, gyms and much more though Perkbox
A range of group discounts: The Dell Advantage Programme, Virgin Media Affinity Scheme, Vodaphone Advantage and more
A discretionary Bonus
Competitive Contributory Pension
And plenty more!

Closing Date: 1st October 2025

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.

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EICA Technician

Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation

South West Water

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