Senior Controls and Automation Expert

Job Description">We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Controls & Automation Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our automation and control systems team, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our water and wastewater services across the North West.">Key Responsibilities">">Lead and mentor technical teams to build a strong and capable team, providing coaching and training as needed.">Deliver effective maintenance and repair services across our water and wastewater sites, ensuring assets are reliable, efficient, and compliant.">Act as a subject matter expert for OT ICS equipment and infrastructure, leading post-incident reviews, advising on improvements, and supporting project delivery.">Review and enhance OT processes, champion new ways of working, and support technical governance across projects.">Carry out planned maintenance, troubleshoot and resolve automation faults, optimise control system performance, and ensure secure software back-ups.">Create and maintain technical documentation (drawings, network architectures, RAMS, O&Ms, etc.) and ensure compliance with CDM, health 'safety, and information security requirements.">Support investment & projects, identify critical spares, input into investment needs, and contribute to capital and operational projects.">Provide on-call support, responding rapidly to operational issues when needed.">">Requirements">To be successful in this role, you will need:">">A time-served electrical or instrumentation apprenticeship with HNC/HND (or equivalent experience) in Instrumentation, Control & Automation.">Strong knowledge of PLCs (legacy and current), SCADA, HMIs, telemetry, radio systems, and control/automation networks.">Excellent understanding of Fieldbus and IP-based communication networks and topologies.">Knowledge of information security good practice and regulatory requirements.">Experience in developing and leading teams, with the ability to communicate complex technical information at all levels.">A full UK driving licence is essential.">">Benefits">We offer a competitive salary, pension, and benefits package, plus the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your skills will help develop others and futureproof our capability.">About Us">We are a leading provider of water and wastewater services across the North West. Our purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier region. We value diversity, inclusion, and innovation in our workplace and foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.">What We Offer">In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer a range of benefits including:">">A generous annual leave package of 26 days, increasing to 30 days after four years of service.">A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme.">Up to 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements.">A collaborative and supportive work environment.">Ongoing training and development opportunities.">The chance to work on high-profile projects and make a real impact on our customers' lives.">"

Created: 2025-09-07