Operations Technologist - Water Treatment

About the role

Veolia Water Tech, part of Veolia, is looking for an Operations Technologist based in Grangemouth, Scotland. The role delivers on-site service, chemical treatment analysis, monitoring and operational support to existing customers, plays a key part in customer satisfaction and supports the company's strategic growth plan. It also covers Legionella control services and compliance with ACOP L8.

Key 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
• Recommend best working practices and operational efficiency to customers
• Support Account Managers in managing accounts within budget and attending client review meetings
• Initiate water treatment programmes for new accounts and commission dosing and control installations
• Give feedback on product performance and contribute to future product development
• Identify opportunities to quote for parts, consumables, plant upgrades and refurbishment
• Keep line management informed of progress, issues or risks and work with commercial teams
• Enforce company and client health and safety and personnel policies
• Calibrate personal and on-site equipment and issue calibration certificates
• Diagnose and fix equipment issues independently or escalate them
• Use the InSight digital data visualisation platform to generate reports and manage trends
• Travel across the UK at short notice for customer meetings

Required profile

• Chemistry or Chemical Engineering degree, or equivalent scientific qualification (preferred)
• Proven technical competence and excellent customer problem-solving skills
• Good literacy and numeracy, and very good communication skills
• Valid UK driving licence and availability to travel within the assigned area, including overnight stops
• Desirable: experience in the water industry and Legionella training certification

Required skills

• Technical competence and attention to detail
• Google Suite (desirable)
• Experience in a large corporate environment (desirable)

What we offer

• Permanent, full-time position of 37 hours per week
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company car or cash allowance, and a comprehensive pension scheme
• Flexible benefits such as private medical insurance, dental and travel insurance, and cycle-to-work schemes

Note: visa sponsorship is not offered; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.