Process Scientist: Water Recycling & Compliance

YTL UK; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 20%

Career progression

25 days' holiday rising to 28

Car allowance or company car

Sell up to five holidays

Buy up to ten holidays

Healthcare package

Life assurance

Electric car salary sacrifice

Cashback and discounts

Volunteer day

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing platform

Mental health support

£1,000 referral fee

Job summary

YTL UK is seeking a Process Scientist to join a multidisciplinary team focused on meeting environmental compliance for water recycling centres in Somerset. The role blends office and field work, with travel across the region and base in Chilton Trinity.

You will work to ensure quality standards and regulatory permits are met, analyze data, and lead initiatives to reduce costs while supporting colleagues across the business.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in science, environmental or engineering field.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting and wastewater treatment processes.
• COSHH experience would be highly desirable.
• IT literacy and comfortable with data analysis tools.
• Valid full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure water recycling compliance and process performance with local ops teams.
• Monitor and optimize sewage treatment processes.
• Provide process support for urgent operational issues.
• Support staff to protect and maintain quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering/construction on new plant installs.
• Liaise with Environment Agency and other stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

COSHH knowledge

Driving license

Education

Degree in science/environmental/engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

YTL UK is seeking a Process Scientist to join a multidisciplinary team focused on meeting environmental compliance for water recycling centres in Somerset. The role blends office and field work, with travel across the region and base in Chilton Trinity.

You will work to ensure quality standards and regulatory permits are met, analyze data, and lead initiatives to reduce costs while supporting colleagues across the business.