Water Treatment Service Chemist – York

Future Select Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable water treatment company in York is seeking a self-motivated Water Treatment Service Chemist. You will perform chemical analyses and provide consultancy to clients in various sectors. Strong chemistry education and experience with industrial systems are essential. This role offers a competitive salary based on experience, along with a company vehicle and other benefits.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Competitive salary depending on experience

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working on various industrial systems.
• Fully conversant with the water treatment industry and Health & Safety regulations.
• Hands-on experience with cooling towers and steam boilers.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out chemical analysis on steam boilers and cooling towers.
• Providing consultancy advice to clients as required.
• Liaising regularly with clients.

Skills

Good analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Methodical and proficient

Education

Strong educational background in chemistry

City & Guilds qualification

Job description

Job Description

Our client is a notable water treatment company that is looking for a self‑motivated, multi‑skilled Water Treatment Service Chemist based in York (applications accepted from Tadcaster, Malton, Easingwold, Boroughbridge and surrounding areas).

Key Responsibilities

• Visiting sites and carrying out chemical analysis on steam boilers, cooling towers and closed systems, complying with L8.
• Working with a variety of commercial, industrial and manufacturing clients.
• Updating information – log books.
• Providing consultancy advice as and when required and dealing with issues appropriately and effectively.
• Liaising with clients on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• Strong educational background in chemistry, technical, management and accounts.
• Methodical and proficient.
• Hold some form of qualification – City & Guilds would be beneficial.
• Good analytical skills.
• Experience working on various industrial systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office package.
• Hands‑on experience with cooling towers, steam boilers, etc.
• Fully conversant with the water treatment industry and Health & Safety regulations.

Attributes

Versatile, flexible, with a good work ethic and the ability to manage workload within timelines.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience, company vehicle and many other benefits to the right candidate.

Future Select Information

Future Select recruits in the Water Treatment/Hygiene industry. We work with the best clients and candidates and supply the majority of permanent jobs in the market. We are interested in candidates with experience in any discipline from risk assessors, service engineers, account/ business development/ operational managers through to director level.

We receive many applications and will endeavour to get back in touch; however if you have applied to Future Select and you have not heard from us after a week, on this occasion you will not have been successful. Your details will be saved on our system and you will be contacted in the future if a vacancy matches your skills.