Automation Technician in Poole

Are you ready to advance your operational technology skills? Our Operations Technology (OT) team is seeking an experienced technician to join a talented group of experts supporting control systems across every sector of our business. The OT team provides technical support to critical processing systems, such as PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and various communication systems.

What you'll do

This is a hands‑on role that will see you joining a dedicated team carrying out enhancements to increase the security of our control system assets, as well as supporting the day‑to‑day running of our critical sites. You'll work across water treatment, wastewater and pumping station facilities, which involve a wide range of technologies. You will also provide innovative technical solutions and support to divisional engineering teams. We recognise that this is a complex and challenging role, so ongoing development and training opportunities in all areas will be on offer to the right individuals. Please note that this role can be based anywhere within our region, including Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Bristol and Bath.

What you'll need

• Experience in an OT environment with working knowledge of industrial control systems and associated communication systems is essential.
• A minimum Level 3 Electrical Qualification (BS7671 desirable).
• A free‑thinking, can‑do attitude with a flexible approach to the everyday problems you will encounter.
• Know how to connect with others and pride yourself on being proactive and bringing positive, bright ideas to the team.
• Be able to take responsibility for tasks and projects you've been assigned.
• Be able to manage your own time and adapt to change.
• Be driven to succeed, aspire to excellence and challenge the status quo.
• A full UK driving licence, as the role is regionally based and will involve travelling to our sites.
• Customer‑focused and an excellent communicator at all levels of the organisation, so you can develop close working relationships with peers across the business.
• Keen business and commercial awareness and the ability to effectively manage your workload to operate independently with minimal supervision.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days’ holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include: Wessex Water – one of the top‑performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West. YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community. YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors. YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space. Plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group. We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.