Our client, an established Water Treatment and Water Hygiene company, is looking to recruit an experienced Water Treatment Engineer / Service Chemist to manage and service a portfolio of commercial and industrial sites across London and the South East
This is a varied field-based role combining hands-on Water Treatment engineering with service chemistry, water analysis and technical customer support.
The position would suit an experienced Water Treatment Engineer or Service Chemist looking for a role offering a good mixture of technical site work, customer interaction and ongoing career development.
The Role
- Carrying out routine Water Treatment servicing across commercial and industrial sites
- Sampling and analysis of closed heating and chilled water systems
- Cooling tower water analysis and monitoring
- Steam boiler water testing and analysis
- Carrying out chemical analysis including pH, conductivity, inhibitor levels and other relevant parameters
- Monitoring chemical treatment programmes and adjusting dosing where required
- Chemical dosing and system treatment
- Servicing and maintaining chemical dosing equipment
- Identifying corrosion, scale and microbiological issues within water systems
- Providing technical recommendations to improve system performance
- Closed system sampling in accordance with relevant industry guidance
- Producing detailed technical service reports
- Maintaining accurate site records and electronic documentation
- Liaising directly with clients, facilities managers and site engineers
- Identifying opportunities for remedial works and additional Water Treatment services
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience within the Water Treatment industry
- Experience working as a Water Treatment Engineer, Service Chemist or similar
- Good practical knowledge of closed systems, cooling towers and/or steam boilers
- Experience carrying out on-site water analysis
- Understanding of chemical Water Treatment programmes
- Knowledge of corrosion, scale and microbiological control
- Experience with chemical dosing equipment would be advantageous
- Good technical reporting skills
- Strong communication and customer-facing ability
- Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
- Chemistry, Science or relevant Water Treatment qualification would be advantageous
- Full UK Driving Licence
Package
- Basic Salary £30K - £40K
- Company Vehicle
- Overtime Opportunities
- Pension Scheme
- Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Mobile Phone / Tablet
- Company Equipment & PPE
- Ongoing Technical Training
- Career Development & Progression
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Water Treatment Engineer / Service Chemist looking to join a well-established business offering a varied technical workload across London and the South East and genuine opportunities for long-term career development.