Electrical & ICA Technician
- Salary: £40000 - £41000 per annum
- Type: Full Time
- Region: UK - West Midlands
- Town/City: Birmingham, West Midlands
- Posted: 16/09/2026
- Listed in: Electrical Trades
- Reference: 789807a46963_electr_1789552625
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Job Description
ELECTRICAL & ICA TECHNICIAN
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ROLE OVERVIEW
As an Electrical & ICA Technician, you will test, commission and fault-find electrical, instrumentation, control and automation systems at water treatment sites.
The core of the role involves opening and inspecting local control panels, working through the HMI and using basic tools and testing equipment to confirm that systems are operating correctly. You will also inspect associated mechanical equipment and report any faults or issues to the wider engineering team.
This is a field-based role covering Birmingham, Walsall and the surrounding area, with occasional travel further afield. The role generally involves attending one site per day, with travel time paid door to door.
The employer is open to candidates at a junior level who have practical commissioning experience and hands-on experience working inside electrical control panels.
IMPORTANT ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
To be considered for this role, you must have:
A degree in Electrical Engineering.
More than one year of relevant experience, including electrical commissioning work.
Hands-on experience opening, inspecting and testing electrical control panels.
Experience working with electrical, instrumentation, control or automation systems.
A full clean driving licence.
The willingness and ability to travel between sites.
Your CV must clearly demonstrate how you meet these essential requirements. Applications that do not provide evidence of the required qualifications and experience may not be progressed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Test and commission electrical, instrumentation, control and automation systems at water treatment sites.
Open and inspect local electrical control panels using appropriate tools and testing equipment.
Work through control panel HMIs to check that equipment and systems are operating correctly.
Carry out electrical testing, fault-finding and diagnostic work.
Check associated mechanical equipment and report any faults, defects or incomplete work.
Carry out initial power-up checks, including motor rotation and I/O point-to-point testing.
Test and commission pumps, Variable Speed Drives, Motor Control Centres and associated control systems.
Install, configure, calibrate and commission field instrumentation, including 4-20 mA signals.
Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
Complete commissioning sheets, test records and Site Acceptance Test documentation.
Follow all relevant health, safety, environmental, technical and quality requirements.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
Additional formal electrical training or qualifications.
An 18th Edition BS 7671 qualification.
Previous experience within the water or wastewater industry.
Experience commissioning field instrumentation and 4-20 mA signals.
Mechanical experience or an understanding of mechanical equipment.
Experience working with water treatment control systems.
BENEFITS
Private healthcare scheme.
Free on-site parking.
Length of service awards.
Uniform.
Company work van.
Tools and equipment required for the role.
Laptop, mobile phone and tablet.
Paid door-to-door travel time.
PAY, HOURS AND LOCATION
Salary: Approximately £40,000, depending on experience.
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Working pattern: Flexible depending on site requirements.
Location: Birmingham, Walsall and the surrounding area, with occasional travel further afield.
Travel time: Paid door to door, from leaving home until arriving back home.
Contract: Full-time.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
The recruitment process consists of one interview, which may take place face to face or via Microsoft Teams.
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