Water Treatment Engineer

Job Title: Part-Time Water Treatment Engineer
Location: Scottish Belt (Field-Based)
Contract: 6-Month Initial Contract (Potential for Extension)
Salary: Competitive Day Rate + Company Car/Mileage Reimbursement
Hours: Part-Time (Flexible Working Pattern)

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Water Treatment Engineer to provide specialist support to highly regulated manufacturing and production facilities across the Scottish Belt. This part-time role involves site visits to monitor, test, and maintain industrial water treatment systems, including cooling towers, boiler systems, and closed-loop systems. The position offers a 6-month initial contract with potential for extension, a competitive day rate, and a company car/mileage reimbursement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct site visits to manufacturing and production facilities to monitor and maintain cooling, boiler, and closed-loop water systems.
  
  
• Perform water quality testing, chemical dosing, and system analysis to ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
  
  
• Identify and troubleshoot water treatment issues in cooling systems, boilers, and industrial water circuits, providing practical and cost-effective solutions.
  
  
• Ensure all water systems are compliant with HSE regulations, L8 guidelines, and industry best practices.
  
  
• Prepare detailed reports on system performance, compliance, and recommended actions.
  
  
• Work closely with health & safety teams to ensure the safe operation of water treatment processes.
  
  
• Provide technical advice and guidance to clients on water treatment optimisation and compliance.
  
  Key Requirements:
  
  
• Proven experience as a Water Treatment Engineer, preferably within highly regulated industries (manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food production, etc.).
  
  
• Strong knowledge of cooling towers, boiler water treatment, and closed-loop systems.
  
  
• Experience conducting water testing, chemical dosing, and legionella control.
  
  
• Understanding of relevant regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., L8, HSG274, BG04, and other water treatment guidelines).
  
  
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Scottish Belt.
  
  
• Ability to work independently with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  
  
• Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with clients, site managers, and internal teams.
  
  What’s on Offer?
  
  
• Competitive day rate based on experience.
  
  
• Company car/mileage reimbursement for site visits.
  
  
• Flexible, part-time hours to fit around existing commitments.
  
  
• Potential for contract extension based on project needs.
  
  
• The opportunity to work with leading manufacturing and production companies in a highly regulated sector.
  
  If you are an experienced Water Treatment Engineer with expertise in cooling and boiler water systems, looking for a flexible, field-based role with excellent benefits, we’d love to hear from you