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Vantage Recruitment
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position available is for an Electrician/ICA Technician based in Reading and surrounding areas, offering a salary between £45,000 and £50,000 plus benefits and a company van.
  • The role requires a minimum of three years of relevant experience in instrumentation, control, and automation, preferably within the Water Industry.
  • Key responsibilities include equipment replacement, fault diagnosis, testing and configuration, installation and repair, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Candidates should possess qualifications such as a full electrical apprenticeship, 2330, 2391, and the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, along with strong communication and IT skills.
  • The company offers competitive pay, enhanced overtime rates, a company van, 25 days of holiday, and a pension plan.
Electrician/ICA Technician, Reading and surrounding areas, £45-50k + bens and company vanOur 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.This role will require travel across various sites in/around in Hampshire, Berkshire, and East Sussex with the Head Office being in Reading.Your RoleAs 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

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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