Senior Service Chemist (Water Hygiene & Treatment)

Job Title: Senior Service Chemist (Water Hygiene & Treatment)

Location: Field based role (regional/national travel with some ad-hoc Home/office work)

Salary: £37.5K - £42K DOE

Hours: 40 hours per week

Vehicle: Choice of company vehicle or car allowance

About Us

We are a leading provider of compliance services, specialising in asbestos management, air quality monitoring, and water hygiene solutions. Our mission is to ensure safe, compliant environments for our clients while maintaining the highest internal standards across all site operations.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Service Chemist to deliver high-quality water treatment and hygiene services across a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial and public sector clients.

This is a client-facing, senior technical role focused on system optimisation, compliance, and providing expert guidance in line with BG50, ACOP L8 and HSG274.

The Job Role

• Carry out chemical monitoring, analysis and treatment across cooling towers, boilers, and closed water systems
• Make recommendations for closed system chemical dosing following the interpretation of water sampling results (either from direct sampling or samples anaysed via third party labs)
• Deliver water hygiene services including sampling, testing, inspections, and disinfection
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory standards and maintain accurate service documentation
• Act as technical lead on client accounts, providing recommendations and solutions
• Support and mentor junior technicians and chemists
• Contribute to technical problem-solving, tenders, and operational improvements

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Degree-qualified in Chemistry, Environmental Science or similar

• 3 5+ years experience in water treatment / water hygiene

• Strong knowledge of water chemistry, Legionella control, and compliance standards

• Proven experience across cooling towers, closed systems, and boiler treatment

• Excellent problem-solving, reporting and client communication skills

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Desirable:

• Legionella / water hygiene qualifications
• Professional membership (e.g. WMS, LCA)
• Experience supervising or mentoring teams

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development and training support.
• Opportunity to make a real impact within a growing compliance services business.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

At Environmental Essentials, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where equality is at the core of everything we do. Our hiring process is driven by qualifications, skills, and the potential to succeed in the role ensuring equal opportunities for all.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Click 'Apply' and start your journey with us. Join a forward-thinking team committed to ensuring People, Places and Spaces are Safe TOGETHER!