Senior Water Hygiene Field Operations Lead

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 22 days + BH

Birthday day off

One extra day per year up to 5

Overtime available

Vehicle provided

Uniform and PPE

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Water Hygiene Operations Manager for a field-based leadership role covering North East / North West regions. You will oversee complex water treatment projects, support engineers on-site, and deliver technical services to clients.

A strong background in water treatment and management of field teams is essential. The role involves coordinating resources, ensuring safety and compliance, and driving project success across installations and remedial works.

Qualifications

• Strong experience within the water treatment industry.
• Previous experience managing field-based engineers or technical teams.
• Knowledge of closed systems, cooling towers, boiler treatment, disinfection, and remedial works.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of water treatment projects, remedial works, installations, and technical service activities.
• Provide technical support and guidance to engineers and site teams.
• Attend customer sites to oversee complex works, audits, and quality inspections.
• Manage project mobilisation, delivery, and completion, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Coordinate engineers, subcontractors, materials, and resources.
• Support troubleshooting across closed systems, cooling towers, boiler water treatment, dosing systems, and associated plant.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure effective communication throughout projects.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Water treatment experience

Field-based leadership

Project management

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Water Hygiene Operations Manager for a field-based leadership role covering North East / North West regions. You will oversee complex water treatment projects, support engineers on-site, and deliver technical services to clients.

A strong background in water treatment and management of field teams is essential. The role involves coordinating resources, ensuring safety and compliance, and driving project success across installations and remedial works.