Telemetry Technician

Dodd Group; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established building services firm in King's Lynn is seeking a Telemetry Engineer to join its expanding team. This full-time position focuses on configuring, testing, and supporting telemetry systems for water utilities. Key responsibilities include desktop surveys, remapping data, and testing hardware. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, experience with telemetry or PLC systems, and proficiency with MS Office applications. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, reflecting the company's commitment to recognizing outstanding work and employee development.

Benefits

21 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Mental health support

Death in Service package

Discounted gym membership

Fully funded training

Pension plan enrollment

Family leave benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with telemetry, PLC systems, or instrumentation is preferred.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving skills are crucial.
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct desktop surveys for control and communications requirements.
• Remap outstation and PLC data to new templates.
• Recreate control and signal conditioning software code.
• Perform functional testing of configured hardware.
• Support outstation installation and commissioning.
• Carry out quality checks of data from new installations.
• Create/update outstation mimics on the system.

Skills

Accuracy

Attention to detail

MS Office (Excel)

Problem-solving

Tools

Telemetry equipment

PLC systems

Straton

RSLogix

Job description

At Dodd Group, we’ve been a proud family‑owned business since 1947. For over 75 years we’ve earned a trusted reputation in the building services sector, delivering high‑quality electrical and mechanical design, installation, and maintenance across a wide range of industries. We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice—where every individual is valued, and the diversity of our workforce is celebrated. With an annual turnover exceeding £250 million, we invest in our people, providing opportunities for growth and creating an environment where you can truly excel.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a telemetry engineer to join our vibrant team in Kings Lynn, helping us deliver outstanding service and make a real difference for our clients.

Role Description

The King’s Lynn branch of Dodd Group is expanding its Telemetry Configuration Team that configures, tests and supports the installation of microprocessor‑based telemetry outstations on water utility sites.

The role demands accuracy, an eye for detail, a diligent nature and an affinity for technology, computing and problem‑solving. Competence and confidence with MS Office are necessary – particularly Excel. Experience of telemetry, PLC systems, instrumentation or similar systems will be a distinct advantage. This is a full time role based at Kings Lynn with no remote working available.

Qualifications

• Desktop surveys of I/O, control and communications requirements based on existing outstation configurations.
• Remapping outstation and PLC data from existing templates to new ones.
• Recreating modular and bespoke control and signal conditioning software code using commercial (e.g. Straton, RSLogix) and proprietary applications.
• Functional testing of configured hardware at works.
• Top‑end support of outstation installation and commissioning.
• Carrying out periodic quality checks of data from newly‑installed outstations.
• Creating/updating outstation mimics (interactive process diagrams) on the top‑end system.
• You will receive full training on the telemetry equipment and software tools.

What We Offer

At Dodd Group, we believe that outstanding work should be recognised and rewarded. That’s why we provide a comprehensive benefits package. This includes 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays, access to mental health support, Death in Service package and a discounted Pure Gym membership. We are committed to your continued development, offering fully funded training to help you progress in your career. In addition, you will benefit from our Refer a Friend scheme, enrolment in the company Pension Plan, and Family Leave benefits.