Chemical Technician

Chemist/ Technician – East Anglia – Environmental Services - 1 Year Contract

About the Company:

We are looking for an experienced chemist to join the field team at a leading environmental services company. You will travel to various industrial sites supporting on testing and maintenance. Working in a customer facing team, you will provide services to a range of clients primarily in the South Wales area and also when needed across the UK.

• Conduct routine sampling, testing, and monitoring.
• Execute chemistry tests, analyse results, and prepare clear technical reports and recommendations.
• Inspect, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot chemical dosing and process monitoring equipment.
• Support new customer implementations and application start‑ups alongside the sales team.
• Manage chemical inventories and coordinate material requirements at customer sites.
• Investigate system performance issues, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Build strong relationships with customer stakeholders and act as a trusted technical advisor.
• Provide technical support and escalat[e] complex issues where required.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, charts, and performance summaries.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience in water treatment, process chemistry, utilities, or a similar industrial environment.
• Client facing experience.
• A knowledge of cooling towers, steam plants, closed systems, chemical feed systems, pre-treatment equipment, and process monitoring would be beneficial.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective customer relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Self‑motivated, organised, and able to work independently in a field‐based role.
• Full UK driving licence required.