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Salary: £40,000 - 40,000 per year
Requirements
: Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Mathematics, English and a Science subjectRelevant industrial control, automation or engineering qualification (ONC/HNC or equivalent)Relevant SCADA, PLC or industrial automation trainingFull UK driving licenceAbility to successfully obtain UK Government Security Clearance (SC)Desirable
Qualifications
:Industrial control or automation apprenticeship, or equivalent industry experienceProject management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2)Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant disciplineVendor-specific or specialist training in SCADA, PLCs, telemetry, networking or cyber securityEssential Experience:Experience working in operational or industrial technology environments within a medium to large organisationDemonstrable experience across multiple OT disciplines, including SCADA system configuration and support, PLC diagnostics and code modification, telemetry and RTU configuration, industrial communications and OT networkingExperience providing reactive support in live operational environments, including participation in standby or on-call arrangementsExperience contributing to OT project delivery, including documentation, testing, commissioning and handoverExperience applying technical standards, change governance and cyber-security principles in regulated or critical operational environmentsPractical understanding of clean water and wastewater treatment processes sufficient to support monitoring, control and fault resolution Responsibilities: Design, configure, commission and support SCADA systems, including alarms, data handling, trending, archiving and visualisation across both new and legacy platformsIntegrate PLCs, RTUs and field instrumentation with SCADA systems using standard industrial protocols (e.g. Modbus, OPC, Ethernet/IP)Configure, commission and support telemetry and point-to-point communications, including radio, cellular and satellite solutions for remote and unmanned sitesDeliver high-quality HMI configuration and commissioning, ensuring consistency with standards and effective operator interactionDesign, configure and support OT network infrastructure (Ethernet, serial, fieldbus), undertaking fault diagnostics using industry-recognised toolsSupport SCADA platform and server infrastructure across Windows and Linux environments, including system build, configuration, hardening and lifecycle supportDeliver OT projects in line with scope, timescales, budgets and change governanceProvide reactive operational support, including fault diagnosis, root cause analysis and follow-up actions, and take part in a 24 x 7 x 365 standby rota (role-dependent)Apply OT technical standards, cyber-security controls and health & safety
Requirements
consistently, contributing to continuous improvement and best practiceDesign, develop and commission PLC software for new assets, and provide expert fault-finding support to frontline operational teams (role-dependent) Technologies: EthernetSupportLinuxNetworkPLCSecurityWindowsOffice 365Hardware More: At South West Water, we are dedicated to providing safe and reliable drinking water and wastewater services across the stunning South West landscapes of the UK. As part of the Pennon Group, we are committed to a greener future, with initiatives including planting 300,000 trees and restoring peatlands. We believe in creating opportunities for our team to shape their careers in a rewarding and inclusive environment.
As an OT SCADA Engineer, you will enjoy a competitive salary based on experience, an annual bonus scheme, a robust pension plan, flexible working options, healthcare
Benefits
, and employee discounts, alongside a supportive workplace culture that values diversity and belonging. last updated 29 week of 2026
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