Field Operations Technologist – Treatment & Legionella

Veolia Environnement SA; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company car / cash allowance

Bonus & Commission Scheme

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Private GP

Wellbeing benefits

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Veolia Water Tech is seeking an Operations Technologist to deliver on-site water treatment services across the UK. You will perform chemical analyses, monitor systems, ensure Legionella control, and support customer satisfaction while growing the business.

The role requires a Chemistry/Chemical Engineering background, a valid UK driving license, and willingness to travel. Benefits include 25 days leave, pension, private medical insurance, and flexible schemes.

Qualifications

• Preferred Chemistry/Chemical Engineering degree or equivalent scientific degree qualification.
• Proven technical competence and excellent customer problem solving skills.
• Work must be consistently accurate, timely and complete.
• Very good communication skills are required with the ability to express information in a clear and concise manner.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Valid UK driving license.
• Availability to travel within the assigned area, including overnight stops.
• Experience of working in Water Industry.
• Experience in a large corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on-site service, chemical treatment analysis, monitoring and operational support to existing customers.
• Provide Legionella control services and ensure compliance with ACOP L8.
• Offer recommendations to customers for best working practices and operational efficiency.
• Support Account Managers to manage accounts in line with budgets and attend client review meetings.
• Initiate water treatment programs for new accounts and commission dosing/control installations.
• Offer feedback on product performance and contribute to future product development.
• Identify opportunities to quote for parts, consumables, plant upgrades, and refurbishment work.
• Communicate progress, issues, or risks to line management and collaborate with appropriate commercial teams.
• Observe and enforce company and client Health & Safety policies and personnel policies.
• Ensure work is consistently accurate, timely and complete.
• Calibrate personal & onsite equipment and generate calibration certificates as required.
• Diagnose and rectify equipment issues independently or escape as required.
• Utilise InSight to generate reports and manage trends.
• Travel across UK at short notice for customer meetings.
• Understand water sector and relevant Veolia technologies for your industry/region.
• Stay informed on competitor strategies, products, and activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Customer relationships

Attention to detail

Technical competence

Education

Chemistry/Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

InSight

Google Suite

Job description

Veolia Water Tech is seeking an Operations Technologist to deliver on-site water treatment services across the UK. You will perform chemical analyses, monitor systems, ensure Legionella control, and support customer satisfaction while growing the business.

The role requires a Chemistry/Chemical Engineering background, a valid UK driving license, and willingness to travel. Benefits include 25 days leave, pension, private medical insurance, and flexible schemes.