Water Treatment Scientist in Tyneside Area

First Recruitment Group is looking for an Water Treatment Scientist in Tyneside Area

Job description

Job Opportunity: Industrial Water Treatment Scientist

Location: North East England (including Newcastle and Teesside)

Salary: Competitive + Bonus Potential + Company Car


Are you a science or engineering professional with experience in water treatment? Looking for a field-based role where your expertise will make a real environmental impact? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

On behalf of our client – a global leader in water – we are recruiting for an Industrial Water Treatment Scientist to join a dynamic team in the North East of England.

This is a field-based position offering flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to partner directly with customers across various industrial sectors.


The Role

As an Industrial Water Treatment Scientist, you’ll be the technical expert responsible for water sampling, testing, and performance analysis on customer sites. You’ll advise on system improvements, provide regular reporting, and play a vital role in ensuring environmental and safety compliance. This role involves hands-on testing and analysis, and will suit someone who enjoys both lab work and face-to-face customer interaction.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Conducting on-site water sampling and analysis, including Legionella testing.
  • Developing and maintaining full water service plans (monthly, quarterly, annual).
  • Advising clients on chemical treatment and technical systems performance.
  • Producing detailed Consultant Service Reports.
  • Engaging in customer review meetings and offering operational insight.
  • Managing your own visit schedule effectively and independently.
  • Upholding health, safety, and compliance standards at all times.


What We’re Looking For

  • A science or engineering background, ideally with direct water treatment experience.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for customer engagement.
  • Organised, proactive, and able to manage your time across multiple client sites.
  • A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the North East region.
  • UK work eligibility (current right to work required).


What’s on Offer

This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to join a highly respected, forward-thinking business that is committed to sustainability and innovation.

Benefits include:

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Performance-related Operations Incentive Plan
  • Company car and expenses
  • 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell days
  • Private healthcare and dental plan
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay from day one
  • Flexible support for carers and family needs
  • Lifestyle account with matched funding for wellness activities
  • Generous employer pension contributions (10%)
  • Life insurance (10x salary) and long-term income protection
  • Volunteering leave and employee share scheme opportunities


Interested?

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join an international leader committed to environmental solutions and employee wellbeing, apply today to register your interest.

This role is open to qualified candidates across the North East region, including Newcastle, Teesside, and surrounding areas. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Our client is an equal opportunities employer.

Extra information

Status
Open
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
Tyneside Area
Type of Contract
Part-time jobs
Published at
02-07-2025
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

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