Water Treatment Service Chemist

Job Title:

Water Treatment Engineer / Service Chemist

Location:

Nottingham, East Midlands

Salary/Benefits: £25k - £45k DOE+ Training & Benefits

A successful Water Treatment Company is on the lookout for an experienced Water Service Chemist, based in the Midlands region. The successful candidate will be covering the Yorkshire / Midlands area and will be working as part of a regional team of engineers / chemists to undertake the onsite analysis of industrial water systems. Applicant will be able to demonstrate a strong technical knowledge of cooling towers, closed systems and steam boilers and will have experience analysing water samples, interpreting findings, and producing technical reports for clients.

Account management and upselling of remaining services would be beneficial but not essential for the position. This company can offer many benefits and packages, such as: company vehicle, overtime and competitive salaries for a hard working and passionate individual.

Consideration will be given to candidates based with good access to the Yorkshire / Midlands area including;
Wakefield, Dewsbury, Batley, Huddersfield, Halifax, Bradford, Leeds, Wetherby, Otley, Harrogate, Doncaster, Rotherham, Sheffield, Barnsley, Pontefract, Castleford, Chesterfield, Worksop, Mansfield, Matlock, Nottingham, Beeston, Derby and the surrounding areas.

Qualifications:

- Chemistry based Degree.

- Technical knowledge of process and industrial water systems.

- Experience working as a Service Chemist for a Water Treatment company.

- Experience managing a portfolio of Steam Boiler, Closed Systems and Cooling Tower accounts would be beneficial but not essential.

Role:

- Undertaking the sampling and analysis of Industrial Steam Boilers and Cooling Towers, using onsite test kits.

- Carrying out Closed System analysis of heated and chilled water systems, analysing samples and dosing with inhibitors/ chemicals.

- Working across a portfolio of Heavy Industry, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare sites.

- Compiling technical site reports and advise clients on findings.

- Managing existing accounts as well as resourcing and securing new business. Identifying commercial opportunities within accounts and upselling services.

Alternative job titles:
Service Chemist, Field Chemist, Water Treatment Chemist, Industrial Chemist, Water Treatment Account Manager, Graduate Chemist

Future Select are recruiting in the Water Treatment/Hygiene industry; we work with the best clients & candidates and supply the majority of permanent jobs in the market.

We would be interested in speaking to candidates with experience in any disciplines from Risk Assessors, Service Engineers, Account Managers and Business Development/Operational Managers through to Director level.

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