Chemical Sales Technician in Cambridge

Imagine a role where the open road is your office, no two days are the same, and your technical expertise directly impacts industrial efficiency across the region. We are partnering with a global client—a powerhouse division of a large global manufacturer—to find a self‑motivated, autonomous Chemical Technician. If you combine a strong background in water chemistry with the natural ability to build fantastic customer relationships, this is your opportunity to secure a long‑term career with a true industry leader.

Location & Compensation

• Location: 100% field-based
• Salary: £25.18 per hour
• Position Type: Full‑time (40 hours per week), temporary with strong potential to go permanent
• Benefits: Company vehicle and fuel card provided

The Role & Responsibilities

In this 100% field‑based role, you will travel from site to site across East Anglia (primarily covering Peterborough and Cambridge), serving as the face of the company. You will work flexible hours within standard business times to support customer assurance plans and assist with setting up new applications.

Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Executing required chemistry tests, logging and reporting data, and performing system analysis to ensure customer operations run at optimal levels.
• Inspecting, calibrating, and maintaining chemical feed systems, process monitoring equipment, and pre‑treatment systems.
• Sampling and managing cooling water, steam plants, closed systems, process water, and wet end chemistry.
• Developing strong relationships with key stakeholders on‑site, managing chemical inventories, ordering materials, and writing technical reports.

Qualifications & Experience

• A graduate degree or relevant qualification in Chemistry, Biology, Sciences, Mechanical, or Process Engineering.
• Hands‑on experience working with steam plants, cooling towers, closed systems, and water treatment testing.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel) and the ability to comfortably learn internal digital platforms.
• A self‑motivated, detail‑oriented team player who can communicate comfortably and directly with corporate customers.

Travel Requirement

A full, clean UK driver’s licence is mandatory, as this role involves 100% travel.

How to Apply

If you are a skilled Chemical Technician or Water Treatment Specialist looking for an exciting field‑based challenge, we want to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your career.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.