Job Description
Job Title: Service Chemist - Water Treatment & Hygiene Location: Field-Based - North West Salary: 38,000 - 42,500 per annum (depending on experience) + Company Vehicle & Benefits Contract Type: Permanent The Role: Are you an experienced Service Chemist or Water Treatment Engineer looking to step up into a senior, client-facing role? We are currently recruiting a dedicated Senior Service Chemist to manage high-value commercial, industrial, healthcare, and public sector accounts across the North West. In this position, you will serve as a technical expert, delivering advanced water system monitoring, chemical dosing, compliance guidance, and tailored recommendations to our clients. Key Responsibilities: Technical Analysis & Dosing: Perform chemical analysis, testing, and dosing on complex systems, including Cooling Towers, Steam Boilers, and Closed Loop heating/chilled systems. Statutory Compliance: Ensure complete client compliance in strict accordance with ACOP L8 and HSG274 guidelines. System Maintenance: Carry out water sampling, tank inspections, system flushing, and disinfections (including secondary disinfection such as (ClO_2 . Client Account Management: Act as a technical account lead on-site, offering actionable recommendations regarding chemical regimes, system efficiencies, and necessary remedial works. Leadership: Mentor and guide junior Service Chemists and Water Hygiene Technicians to uphold high quality standards. About You: Education: You must hold a degree (or equivalent qualification) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Environmental Science. Experience: A minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience in water treatment is strictly required, specifically working with Cooling Towers, Steam Boilers, and Closed Systems. Compliance Knowledge: You must have an expert understanding of ACOP L8 and HSG274 regulations. Key Competencies: Strong analytical ability, excellent client management skills, and the ca