A Career at Puragen
Puragen is leading the way in cleaner air, water and energy using advanced activated carbon technologies.
Our business is expanding across the UK, Europe and US to meet new environmental challenges and regulations—which means you’ll have lots of opportunity to grow while making the world’s air and water cleaner.
We’re always looking for talented people who are driven to do things differently and work in close partnership with our customers. If that sounds like you, join our team of experts and help us solve ambitious purification challenges worldwide.
Why work with us?
Industry-leading services are only possible with world-class people. We’re deeply invested in providing a brilliant and enriching working environment that helps everyone at Puragen grow together.
If you’re looking to be part of a company that’s growing quickly, always evolving to meet global sustainability challenges, and that offers enormous career opportunity—you’re in the right place.
Join us and you’ll be surrounded by passionate experts driving pragmatic innovation and building consultative partnerships across the industries and customers we serve.
With a supportive team and international opportunities, your next step at Puragen could lead anywhere.
Our people
Our remarkable people are the power behind our expansion and success.
We’re always on the look-out for brilliant people who want to roll up their sleeves, build a career with purpose and be part of our journey, whether you’re just starting out or looking for a new challenge.
Spotlight profiles
Liana Avetisyan, Business Development Manager
Liana having joined Puragen in December 2011. She began her journey in a commercial support role and has since progressed through the ranks in positions including Inside Sales and Export Sales Manager, reflecting her dedication and passion for growth. Liana thrives in the dynamic environment at Puragen, where she enjoys collaborating with her colleagues and delivering tailored purification solutions to customers. A skilled communicator, she is fluent in Armenian, Russian, French, English, German, and Dutch.
Kristian Creswell, Plant Manager
Kristian Creswell is the Plant Manager at Puragen, bringing a hands-on, solutions-driven approach to site operations since he joined in January 2022. Initially responsible for day-to-day maintenance and critical shutdowns of CR1 and CR2, as well as key mechanical work on the CR3 project, Kristian quickly rose through the ranks—first to Maintenance Manager in April 2023, and then to Plant Manager in February 2024. He leads with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement, driven by the strong “one team” spirit that defines the company. In recognition of his dedication, Kristian received an Award of Excellence for Outstanding Maintenance Shutdown Planning in March 2023.
David Reay, Head of Strategic Partnerships
David joined Puragen in August 2016 as Marketing Manager before moving into a global strategy role. With a Master’s degree in Chemistry, David brings a strong scientific foundation to his work—an asset when tackling complex environmental purification challenges like PFAS abatement. He is passionate about Puragen’s mission and values. When asked, David said “The best thing about working here is the team spirit and overall sense of ‘doing the right thing’ for the environment, with our range of air, water and biogas purification solutions.”
Mike Twist, Chief Financial Officer
Mike joined Puragen in 2016 as Finance Director and has been instrumental in shaping the company’s financial strategy and performance. Focused on excellence and stakeholder value, he has supported Puragen’s growth as a global provider of activated carbon solutions. Mike is inspired by the team’s shared commitment to best-in-class service and sustainable growth.
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